“We have inherited a system and there's nothing we can do about it except acknowledge that and dismantle it. But if we don't acknowledge it, then we are actually maintaining [it].” ~Derrick Dawson

A conversation that eloquently connects the dots between capitalism and systemic racism? Straight talk about our American way of life and the foundation of white supremacy upon which it was built? Yes, please, to both!

Derrick Dawson,co-program coordinator of the Regional Organizing for Anti-Racism, akaChicago Roar, sheds light on the myriad ways white supremacy continues to fester and flourish. Using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as metaphor and proving ground, Derrick hits our collective compliance with his high-powered truth rays. He exposes us to the vicious strategies employed by corporations and power-brokers hell-bent on destroying our relationship to our planet, our communities, and ourselves. Once you see the light, I guarantee you won’t be able to look away.

Derrick Dawson is a member of theAntiRacism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, and served as its Co-Chair for three years. He is the Training Manager at the Chicago law firm of Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg in Chicago, and is a graduate student and teaching assistant in English Composition at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. Derrick was also a broadcaster and journalist in the United States Navy, where he served for eight years on ships in Asia and the Pacific.

For more information about antiracism resources, this is an excellent, though not exhaustive list: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

]]>~We decided to re-release this episode because we couldn’t think of a better voice to lead during this time. We have chosen to mute ourselves and support #amplifymelanatedvoices through June 7th.

“We have inherited a system and there's nothing we can do about it except acknowledge that and dismantle it. But if we don't acknowledge it, then we are actually maintaining [it].” ~Derrick Dawson

A conversation that eloquently connects the dots between capitalism and systemic racism? Straight talk about our American way of life and the foundation of white supremacy upon which it was built? Yes, please, to both!

Derrick Dawson, co-program coordinator of the Regional Organizing for Anti-Racism, aka Chicago Roar, sheds light on the myriad ways white supremacy continues to fester and flourish. Using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as metaphor and proving ground, Derrick hits our collective compliance with his high-powered truth rays. He exposes us to the vicious strategies employed by corporations and power-brokers hell-bent on destroying our relationship to our planet, our communities, and ourselves. Once you see the light, I guarantee you won’t be able to look away.

Derrick Dawson is a member of the AntiRacism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, and served as its Co-Chair for three years. He is the Training Manager at the Chicago law firm of Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg in Chicago, and is a graduate student and teaching assistant in English Composition at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. Derrick was also a broadcaster and journalist in the United States Navy, where he served for eight years on ships in Asia and the Pacific.

For more information about antiracism resources, this is an excellent, though not exhaustive list: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

]]>49:32yesfullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy115 - Tim Desmond - How to Stay Human Through Compassionate RageTim Desmond - How to Stay Human Through Compassionate RageWed, 27 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000“I think the most transformative practice that I've come across is this ability to see that in all of our responses and reactivity and whatever it is we're all, deep down, these beautiful animals who wish that they could live in a world in which everyone's needs were met and everyone loved each other. And we all have that wish. And that's not the world we live in.” ~Tim Desmond

This is exactly what a planet in “time out” needs: a conversation with someone who can help us make sense of any effed up sitch. In his latest book,How To Stay Human In A F*cked Up World, author and Buddhist philosopherTim Desmond,LMFT, invites us to peel back the layers that have been papered over of mindfulness practices.

He helps us dive headlong into the process of self-inquiry, asking us to examine our motivations in hopes that we resurface with a more outward-facing practice. He even gives this Wounded Healer a crash course in compassionate rage- an incredibly helpful sidebar in light of so much pandemic-related dysfunction.

Let the conscious-raising begin!

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Tim Desmond is an esteemed Buddhist philosopher who has lectured on psychology at Yale and leads a mental health project at Google. Despite an absent father, childhood homelessness, and losing a wife to cancer, Desmond has emerged with not only inner strength and joyful resilience, but also a deep understanding of human suffering necessary to advocate for those hurting all over the world. Through his work, Desmond realized the truth: we don't need a mindfulness practice for productivity or sleep, and it shouldn't come from religion, philosophy, or hypothetical situations. Instead, mindfulness should be rooted in the pain, sadness, loneliness, and trauma of the here and now, because it is the only true antidote for this sometimes-miserable world we call home.

]]>“I think the most transformative practice that I've come across is this ability to see that in all of our responses and reactivity and whatever it is we're all, deep down, these beautiful animals who wish that they could live in a world in which everyone's needs were met and everyone loved each other. And we all have that wish. And that's not the world we live in.” ~Tim Desmond

This is exactly what a planet in “time out” needs: a conversation with someone who can help us make sense of any effed up sitch. In his latest book, How To Stay Human In A F*cked Up World, author and Buddhist philosopher Tim Desmond, LMFT, invites us to peel back the layers that have been papered over of mindfulness practices.

He helps us dive headlong into the process of self-inquiry, asking us to examine our motivations in hopes that we resurface with a more outward-facing practice. He even gives this Wounded Healer a crash course in compassionate rage - an incredibly helpful sidebar in light of so much pandemic-related dysfunction.

Let the conscious-raising begin!

***

Tim Desmond is an esteemed Buddhist philosopher who has lectured on psychology at Yale and leads a mental health project at Google. Despite an absent father, childhood homelessness, and losing a wife to cancer, Desmond has emerged with not only inner strength and joyful resilience, but also a deep understanding of human suffering necessary to advocate for those hurting all over the world. Through his work, Desmond realized the truth: we don't need a mindfulness practice for productivity or sleep, and it shouldn't come from religion, philosophy, or hypothetical situations. Instead, mindfulness should be rooted in the pain, sadness, loneliness, and trauma of the here and now, because it is the only true antidote for this sometimes-miserable world we call home.

]]>46:27yesThis is exactly what a planet in “time out” needs: a conversation with someone who can help us make sense of this situation. In his latest book, author and Buddhist philosopher Tim Desmond, LMFT, invites us to peel back the layers that have been papered over of mindfulness practices. He even gives this Wounded Healer a crash course in compassionate rage.115fullSarah BuinoBONUS EPISODE - Back from the AbyssBonuse Episode Back From the AbyssFri, 22 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000I’m happy to share with you an amazing podcast called Back From the Abyss! Our latest conversation was with Dr. Craig Heacock where we spoke a bit about his experiences working with psychedelics in psychotherapy.

This episode “MDMA and the Inner Healer” showcases the story of a client and his experience with the MDMA-assisted therapy sessions. It’s incredible! I’m sure you’ll be as touched by this episode as I was.

And of course, if you like this episode, make sure to follow/subscribeBack From the Abysson your favorite podcast platform.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>I’m happy to share with you an amazing podcast called Back From the Abyss! Our latest conversation was with Dr. Craig Heacock where we spoke a bit about his experiences working with psychedelics in psychotherapy.

This episode “MDMA and the Inner Healer” showcases the story of a client and his experience with the MDMA-assisted therapy sessions. It’s incredible! I’m sure you’ll be as touched by this episode as I was.

And of course, if you like this episode, make sure to follow/subscribe Back From the Abyss on your favorite podcast platform.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>01:19:51yesbonusSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy114 - Craig Heacock - Back From the Abyss With Psychedelic-Assisted PsychotherapyCraig Heacock - Back From the Abyss With Psychedelic-Assisted PsychotherapyWed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000“I've had a lot of losses and vicarious trauma in my practice and, I think, starting Back From The Abyss was also a way for me to put out just balloons of hope into the world and to remind myself that people do get better and people heal and people do the hard work of therapy.” ~Dr. Craig Heacock

For every harrowing loss with which Dr. Craig Heacock has had to come to terms, his practice is also populated by people who are recovering and thriving. He createdBack From The Abyssin 2019 with those clients in mind as a way to share their stories of hope and healing.

A quick glance at the podcast’s episode guide speaks to the broad range of topics. The reoccurring focus, however, is on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, namely the use of ketamine and MDMA as therapeutic tools. Often maligned by us as street or club drugs, psychopharmacology has the potential to accelerate trust within the client/therapist relationship and enhance outcomes.

Dr Heacock provides some much-needed context to this fascinating subject and shares his own journey to resilience before answering our favorite healer questions.

HEADS UP: Be on the lookout for aBack From The Abyssepisode right here on the CWH feed.

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Dr. Craig Heacock is an adolescent/adult psychiatrist and addiction specialist in Colorado. In addition to producing and hosting a psychiatric storytelling podcast called Back from the Abyss, he is a co-therapist in the Phase 3 trial of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD. Dr. Heacock has a particular interest in the use of ketamine and other psychedelics to treat severe mood disorders and PTSD. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and did his psychiatry training at Brown University.

]]>“I've had a lot of losses and vicarious trauma in my practice and, I think, starting Back From The Abyss was also a way for me to put out just balloons of hope into the world and to remind myself that people do get better and people heal and people do the hard work of therapy.” ~Dr. Craig Heacock

For every harrowing loss with which Dr. Craig Heacock has had to come to terms, his practice is also populated by people who are recovering and thriving. He created Back From The Abyss in 2019 with those clients in mind as a way to share their stories of hope and healing.

A quick glance at the podcast’s episode guide speaks to the broad range of topics. The reoccurring focus, however, is on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, namely the use of ketamine and MDMA as therapeutic tools. Often maligned by us as street or club drugs, psychopharmacology has the potential to accelerate trust within the client/therapist relationship and enhance outcomes.

Dr Heacock provides some much-needed context to this fascinating subject and shares his own journey to resilience before answering our favorite healer questions.

HEADS UP: Be on the lookout for a Back From The Abyss episode right here on the CWH feed.

***

Dr. Craig Heacock is an adolescent/adult psychiatrist and addiction specialist in Colorado. In addition to producing and hosting a psychiatric storytelling podcast called Back from the Abyss, he is a co-therapist in the Phase 3 trial of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD. Dr. Heacock has a particular interest in the use of ketamine and other psychedelics to treat severe mood disorders and PTSD. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and did his psychiatry training at Brown University.

Meet your new best friends Carrie Wiita and Ben Fineman, co-hosts ofVery Bad Therapy! They dropped by to discuss their show and managed to turn the tables on yours truly with questions of their own!

VBT teases out the woulda, coulda, shoulda moments from some of the worst in-real-life therapy session stories that Carrie and Ben have ever heard. But they’re not here to dish out blame-and-shame. Instead, they offer enlightened, empathetic course correction within a safe space, allowing vulnerability and professionalism to co-exist. If you’ve ever listened to a cringe-worthy therapy tale and thought‘Oh no, I’ve done that, too!’, we’re here for you.

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Very Bad Therapygives voice to the stories that begin with an exasperated"You would not believe what happened with my therapist."Weekly episodes explore real-life stories of very bad therapy experiences as hosts Carrie Wiita and Ben Fineman seek to learn from diverse guests and experts in the field who help shed light on how things could have gone better. Supported by scientific research and a mission to bring out the best in psychotherapy through discussion of its worst moments, Very Bad Therapy is a corrective emotional experience for clinicians and clients alike.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>“Well, that could’ve gone better…” Ever leave a therapy session wondering where things went off the rails or what you might’ve done differently?

Meet your new best friends Carrie Wiita and Ben Fineman, co-hosts of Very Bad Therapy! They dropped by to discuss their show and managed to turn the tables on yours truly with questions of their own!

VBT teases out the woulda, coulda, shoulda moments from some of the worst in-real-life therapy session stories that Carrie and Ben have ever heard. But they’re not here to dish out blame-and-shame. Instead, they offer enlightened, empathetic course correction within a safe space, allowing vulnerability and professionalism to co-exist. If you’ve ever listened to a cringe-worthy therapy tale and thought ‘Oh no, I’ve done that, too!’, we’re here for you.

***

Very Bad Therapy gives voice to the stories that begin with an exasperated "You would not believe what happened with my therapist." Weekly episodes explore real-life stories of very bad therapy experiences as hosts Carrie Wiita and Ben Fineman seek to learn from diverse guests and experts in the field who help shed light on how things could have gone better. Supported by scientific research and a mission to bring out the best in psychotherapy through discussion of its worst moments, Very Bad Therapy is a corrective emotional experience for clinicians and clients alike.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>53:50yes113fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy112 - Derrick Dawson - Dismantling RacismDerrick Dawson - Dismantling RacismWed, 06 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000“We have inherited a system and there's nothing we can do about it except acknowledge that and dismantle it. But if we don't acknowledge it, then we are actually maintaining [it].” ~Derrick Dawson

A conversation that eloquently connects the dots between capitalism and systemic racism? Straight talk about our American way of life and the foundation of white supremacy upon which it was built? Yes, please, to both!

Derrick Dawson,co-program coordinator of the Regional Organizing for Anti-Racism, akaChicago Roar, sheds light on the myriad ways white supremacy continues to fester and flourish. Using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as metaphor and proving ground, Derrick hits our collective compliance with his high-powered truth rays. He exposes us to the vicious strategies employed by corporations and power-brokers hell-bent on destroying our relationship to our planet, our communities, and ourselves. Once you see the light, I guarantee you won’t be able to look away.

Derrick C. Dawsonis Co-Program Coordinator for Chicago Regional Organizing for Antiracism (Chicago ROAR), and an organizer and trainer for Crossroads Antiracism Organizing & Training. He is also an ADA 25 Advancing Leadership 2020 Fellow. He served on the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, and served several terms as Co-Chair of the Antiracism Commission of the Chicago Diocese. Before becoming an antiracism organizer and trainer, Derrick served in the United States Navy as a broadcaster and journalist in the Pacific, and worked for over 20 years as a corporate trainer for major law firms in Chicago. He studied English and Linguistics at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago where he received a Bachelor’s degree.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>“We have inherited a system and there's nothing we can do about it except acknowledge that and dismantle it. But if we don't acknowledge it, then we are actually maintaining [it].” ~Derrick Dawson

A conversation that eloquently connects the dots between capitalism and systemic racism? Straight talk about our American way of life and the foundation of white supremacy upon which it was built? Yes, please, to both!

Derrick Dawson, co-program coordinator of the Regional Organizing for Anti-Racism, aka Chicago Roar, sheds light on the myriad ways white supremacy continues to fester and flourish. Using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as metaphor and proving ground, Derrick hits our collective compliance with his high-powered truth rays. He exposes us to the vicious strategies employed by corporations and power-brokers hell-bent on destroying our relationship to our planet, our communities, and ourselves. Once you see the light, I guarantee you won’t be able to look away.

Derrick C. Dawson is Co-Program Coordinator for Chicago Regional Organizing for Antiracism (Chicago ROAR), and an organizer and trainer for Crossroads Antiracism Organizing & Training. He is also an ADA 25 Advancing Leadership 2020 Fellow. He served on the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, and served several terms as Co-Chair of the Antiracism Commission of the Chicago Diocese. Before becoming an antiracism organizer and trainer, Derrick served in the United States Navy as a broadcaster and journalist in the Pacific, and worked for over 20 years as a corporate trainer for major law firms in Chicago. He studied English and Linguistics at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago where he received a Bachelor’s degree.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>52:53yes112fullSarah Buino111 - Nate Postlethwait - The Other Side of SavedNate Postlethwait - The Other Side of SavedWed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000“Forgiveness is not a tool to heal trauma.” ~Nate Postlethwait

Here’s the thing about my conversation with Nate Postlethwait: his story made this Wounded Healer all sorts of mad - in the best possible way!

Buckle in because Nate’s journey from confused and closeted to out and authentic is a white-knuckle ride on the complex trauma rollercoaster. There are enviable highs - travel, career success. There are stomach-churning lows - sexual abuse, intense religious indoctrination, conversion therapy. And then, there’s a moment of messy, divine clarity when a broken man grabbed hold of his agency, stepped off that ride and found the other side of saved.

Now, Nate’s ready to share the lessons he’s learned from “doing the work”. He’s currently busy prepping a coaching program with a unique six months on/one month off timeline.

Beyond that, Nates wants to give back by creating a safe megaphone for others to use. “Thisversion of the ride has come to a complete stop but there’s so much more to Nate’s story on the podcast! Go. Listen. Now!

In 2018, Nate Postlethwait sold almost everything he owned, left a lucrative career and boarded a plane for Croatia. He traveled internationally for six months while sharing his story of overcoming complex trauma, his battle with addiction and eventually coming out as gay. The story exposes the vulnerabilities many of us feel, but are afraid to say out loud. Several thousand people are following along and a community of survivors are finding solace amongst others who know their pain.

Heads up:This conversation was recorded before shelter-in-place orders were rolled out across the US to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. You won’t hear any reference to the pandemic in the episode beyond my introduction.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

Here’s the thing about my conversation with Nate Postlethwait: his story made this Wounded Healer all sorts of mad - in the best possible way!

Buckle in because Nate’s journey from confused and closeted to out and authentic is a white-knuckle ride on the complex trauma rollercoaster. There are enviable highs - travel, career success. There are stomach-churning lows - sexual abuse, intense religious indoctrination, conversion therapy. And then, there’s a moment of messy, divine clarity when a broken man grabbed hold of his agency, stepped off that ride and found the other side of saved.

Now, Nate’s ready to share the lessons he’s learned from “doing the work”. He’s currently busy prepping a coaching program with a unique six months on/one month off timeline.

Beyond that, Nates wants to give back by creating a safe megaphone for others to use. “This version of the ride has come to a complete stop but there’s so much more to Nate’s story on the podcast! Go. Listen. Now!

In 2018, Nate Postlethwait sold almost everything he owned, left a lucrative career and boarded a plane for Croatia. He traveled internationally for six months while sharing his story of overcoming complex trauma, his battle with addiction and eventually coming out as gay. The story exposes the vulnerabilities many of us feel, but are afraid to say out loud. Several thousand people are following along and a community of survivors are finding solace amongst others who know their pain.

Heads up:This conversation was recorded before shelter-in-place orders were rolled out across the US to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. You won’t hear any reference to the pandemic in the episode beyond my introduction.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>41:05yes111fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy110 - Monika Black - Traveling the Light PathMonika Black - Traveling the Light PathWed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000“The whole system was created to keep you distracted onto a battlefield. You could not have been put on this wonderful journey called life to fight. That could not be what we are here to do.” ~Monika Black

What do you get when a leadership maximizer and the Wounded Healer get together to discuss light and shadow, happiness and shame? A roadmap to joy and an invitation to claim your agency, naturally!

Besides being an amazing human, Monika Black, PhD., is a positive psychology expert who’s shifted to coaching, a space she says allows her to live and lead with authenticity.

Pick an-ism(capitalism, racism, sexism, colonialism) and drill down to its essence, to the core of shame and pain. That’s where adherents to and victims of the dark-ismsfind themselves, existing in the shadows. The-ismstake away individual agency and force victims to work from a deficit.

Monika sees her role as a guide out from under dark power structures.

“I can't dispel the shadows,” she said, “but in the light, they are irrelevant.” Her words read like a mantra and, in many ways, that’s Monika’s work distilled to its most vital and pure sentiment. She’s here to show her clients how they can address the shadows and ultimately reclaim the gifts of inner lightness and joy.

]]>“The whole system was created to keep you distracted onto a battlefield. You could not have been put on this wonderful journey called life to fight. That could not be what we are here to do.” ~Monika Black

What do you get when a leadership maximizer and the Wounded Healer get together to discuss light and shadow, happiness and shame? A roadmap to joy and an invitation to claim your agency, naturally!

Besides being an amazing human, Monika Black, PhD., is a positive psychology expert who’s shifted to coaching, a space she says allows her to live and lead with authenticity.

Pick an -ism (capitalism, racism, sexism, colonialism) and drill down to its essence, to the core of shame and pain. That’s where adherents to and victims of the dark -isms find themselves, existing in the shadows. The -isms take away individual agency and force victims to work from a deficit.

Monika sees her role as a guide out from under dark power structures.

“I can't dispel the shadows,” she said, “but in the light, they are irrelevant.” Her words read like a mantra and, in many ways, that’s Monika’s work distilled to its most vital and pure sentiment. She’s here to show her clients how they can address the shadows and ultimately reclaim the gifts of inner lightness and joy.

Adena Bank Lees,LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, CPis an accomplished speaker, author, experiential trainer, and consultant working in traumatic stress and addiction. She’s a leading authority on, and advocate for, psychodrama, a modality that employs guided role-play in private or group sessions. And Adena’s encyclopedic knowledge of her field is as impressive as her compassion and empathy are genuine.

This is one of those rich, inviting conversations that begs to be bookmarked for future re-listens; it’s just that good!

Adena clients face a wide range of challenges, from transgenerational trauma to covert emotional incest. She creates safe spaces in which intuition helps them rework their personal stories. This isn’t an erasure of the past. Nor is it an exercise in traditional forgiveness.

“It's the feeling, it's the understanding, it's the grieving of the losses, of the hopes and the dreams. And theI wish my childhood was like this. It wasn't. I can't go back. But, I got to grieve and at some point to make the choice. I'm not going to hold onto this anger.”

Accepting that we can live vibrantly and wholelywithour wounds is a byproduct of owning one’s agency. It’s for this reason that Adena adamantly advises therapists to embark on self-healing journeys so they can better understand the client experience.

Asked if she considers herself a wounded healer, she says, “I don't see myself as wounded anymore. I have parts that are wounded, but me as a whole? No. And I believe that was an important stage, an identity for me to have. And to be and to move through. I have wounds and I am in the process of assisting other people to heal.”

Truth!

Note:This interview was recorded well before shelter-in-place orders were instituted across the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the conversation does not reference the crisis.

]]>“You do your personal work. We really believe that we’re the change agents and we can't take our clients anywhere we haven't gone.” ~Adena Bank Lees

Adena Bank Lees, LCSW, LISAC, BCETS, CP is an accomplished speaker, author, experiential trainer, and consultant working in traumatic stress and addiction. She’s a leading authority on, and advocate for, psychodrama, a modality that employs guided role-play in private or group sessions. And Adena’s encyclopedic knowledge of her field is as impressive as her compassion and empathy are genuine.

This is one of those rich, inviting conversations that begs to be bookmarked for future re-listens; it’s just that good!

Adena clients face a wide range of challenges, from transgenerational trauma to covert emotional incest. She creates safe spaces in which intuition helps them rework their personal stories. This isn’t an erasure of the past. Nor is it an exercise in traditional forgiveness.

“It's the feeling, it's the understanding, it's the grieving of the losses, of the hopes and the dreams. And the I wish my childhood was like this. It wasn't. I can't go back. But, I got to grieve and at some point to make the choice. I'm not going to hold onto this anger.”

Accepting that we can live vibrantly and wholely with our wounds is a byproduct of owning one’s agency. It’s for this reason that Adena adamantly advises therapists to embark on self-healing journeys so they can better understand the client experience.

Asked if she considers herself a wounded healer, she says, “I don't see myself as wounded anymore. I have parts that are wounded, but me as a whole? No. And I believe that was an important stage, an identity for me to have. And to be and to move through. I have wounds and I am in the process of assisting other people to heal.”

Truth!

Note:This interview was recorded well before shelter-in-place orders were instituted across the United States in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the conversation does not reference the crisis.

]]>44:19yes109fullSarah Buino108 - Chris Hoff - Use the GiftChris Hoff - Use the GiftWed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000“I look at it kind of like “ally”, right? I would prefer that other people would call me a healer rather than me calling me a healer. Just like I would prefer people calling me an ally rather than me calling myself an ally” ~Chris Hoff

Where to begin with Chris Hoff,PhD, LMFT? Do I start by introducing you to The Radical Therapist, his highly binge-able podcast in which he interviews like-minded rebels in the healing arts? Is it better to go waaaaaay back to his years as a successful but unfulfilled tech entrepreneur? Perhaps you’re more interested in his evolution from meditation newbie to devout Zen Buddhist? Or, maybe, you’re looking for a kindred spirit in recovery, anxious to hear about his decades of sobriety?

Whichever Chris you prefer, you’re in luck! Our conversation is as multi-layered as the man himself.

There’s an obvious link between Chris’ ability to exist in an easy flow with his woundedness and the years he spent trying to numb his unhappiness through work and substance abuse. His quest for spiritual and physical healing led him to Zen Buddhism and the study of psychology.

His podcast is his attempt toheal it forwardby questioning therapy’s adherence to its current evidence-based approach. It’s no accident that he chose the wordradicalfor his podcast title. He thinks clients and fellow professionals are hungry to connect with people who embody the once pejorative term.

An ex-punk rocker-slash-radical himself, Chris advocates infusing therapeutic practice with deeper, more intuitive understanding or, as he describes it,magic-with-a-K. Until his idea is widely adopted, he’ll continue expanding his tribe of rebels, offering his hard-fought knowledge to clients and students. And dropping new episodes where everyone can find them.

]]>“I look at it kind of like “ally”, right? I would prefer that other people would call me a healer rather than me calling me a healer. Just like I would prefer people calling me an ally rather than me calling myself an ally” ~Chris Hoff

Where to begin with Chris Hoff, PhD, LMFT? Do I start by introducing you to The Radical Therapist, his highly binge-able podcast in which he interviews like-minded rebels in the healing arts? Is it better to go waaaaaay back to his years as a successful but unfulfilled tech entrepreneur? Perhaps you’re more interested in his evolution from meditation newbie to devout Zen Buddhist? Or, maybe, you’re looking for a kindred spirit in recovery, anxious to hear about his decades of sobriety?

Whichever Chris you prefer, you’re in luck! Our conversation is as multi-layered as the man himself.

There’s an obvious link between Chris’ ability to exist in an easy flow with his woundedness and the years he spent trying to numb his unhappiness through work and substance abuse. His quest for spiritual and physical healing led him to Zen Buddhism and the study of psychology.

His podcast is his attempt to heal it forward by questioning therapy’s adherence to its current evidence-based approach. It’s no accident that he chose the word radical for his podcast title. He thinks clients and fellow professionals are hungry to connect with people who embody the once pejorative term.

An ex-punk rocker-slash-radical himself, Chris advocates infusing therapeutic practice with deeper, more intuitive understanding or, as he describes it, magic-with-a-K. Until his idea is widely adopted, he’ll continue expanding his tribe of rebels, offering his hard-fought knowledge to clients and students. And dropping new episodes where everyone can find them.

In addition, she’s also the creator of theEff This!Meditationcommunity, home to free meditation resources as well as a soon-to-be-launched online course. Accomplished as Liza is, she’s about as unlikely a guide as you’ll find within the rarified ranks of meditation teachers. In other words, she’s perfect AF.

“Have you heard of the phrase teach from the scar, not from the wound?” Liza asks near the end of the conversation. The quote, she says, reminds healers, parents, and teachers of all practices to use their wounds for good. But, doing so authentically can only be accomplished after the teacher has embarked on their own healing journey.

For her book, Liza borrowed wisdom from a millennia’s worth of teachings and distilled it into a guide for the modern age. Easy to flip through yet substantial enough to have an impact on even the most sceptical AF reader,Eff This!is mindfulness for anyone not buying into the Insta-imagery of what spirituality should look like. Instead, her book gives everyone permission to come into practice as they are.

“That's one of the things I love about meditation and that I teach,” she says. “There are so many ways to do it. There's different techniques that we can do and different things we can try with full respect for the fundamentals of where the practice came from. There is a richness of experience out there. If we're trying something and it's maybe not resonating, try something else, you know?”

In addition, she’s also the creator of the Eff This! Meditation community, home to free meditation resources as well as a soon-to-be-launched online course. Accomplished as Liza is, she’s about as unlikely a guide as you’ll find within the rarified ranks of meditation teachers. In other words, she’s perfect AF.

“Have you heard of the phrase teach from the scar, not from the wound?” Liza asks near the end of the conversation. The quote, she says, reminds healers, parents, and teachers of all practices to use their wounds for good. But, doing so authentically can only be accomplished after the teacher has embarked on their own healing journey.

For her book, Liza borrowed wisdom from a millennia’s worth of teachings and distilled it into a guide for the modern age. Easy to flip through yet substantial enough to have an impact on even the most sceptical AF reader, Eff This! is mindfulness for anyone not buying into the Insta-imagery of what spirituality should look like. Instead, her book gives everyone permission to come into practice as they are.

“That's one of the things I love about meditation and that I teach,” she says. “There are so many ways to do it. There's different techniques that we can do and different things we can try with full respect for the fundamentals of where the practice came from. There is a richness of experience out there. If we're trying something and it's maybe not resonating, try something else, you know?”

]]>46:17yes107fullSarah Buino106 - Gregory Koufacos - Walking Alongside Emerging Men in the Real WorldGregory Koufacos - Walking Alongside Emerging Men in the Real WorldWed, 25 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000“I'm very grateful for the wounds that I have acquired in my life. And I see now how those wounds were openings to something greater.” ~Gregory Koufacos

The patriarchy,amiright?!They’re an easy (and rightfully) targeted group. However, there’s an entire generation growing up under the influence of our current system. What are we - therapists and society in general - doing to helpthemheal from the twin scourges of addiction and toxic masculinity?

Gregory KoufacosMA, LCADC, NCRC, founder and CEO of Velocity Mentoring, is the bright lightinthe dark tunnel, not at the end of it. He and Sarah discuss his work with emerging men and bond over what addiction therapy practitioners can do to better support this community.

So where do we begin? What can we do to advance the healing? Glad you asked!

Primal Method, Greg’s soon-to-be-published book, addresses those very same questions. “A big part of the process is teaching men that we cannot take what we want, right?” It’s common-sense messaging that’s rarely reinforced within the male population.

“I want to immediately start to work with them and mentor them and move alongside life with them, to lead them and to go on a path of victory.”

Lightinthe tunnel!

Special invitation for you!

Sarah is hosting a complimentary online gathering April 1st, 2020 from 7-8pm CST to support those of us feeling anxious, isolated or overwhelmed by current events.

]]>“I'm very grateful for the wounds that I have acquired in my life. And I see now how those wounds were openings to something greater.” ~Gregory Koufacos

The patriarchy, amiright?! They’re an easy (and rightfully) targeted group. However, there’s an entire generation growing up under the influence of our current system. What are we - therapists and society in general - doing to help them heal from the twin scourges of addiction and toxic masculinity?

Gregory Koufacos MA, LCADC, NCRC, founder and CEO of Velocity Mentoring, is the bright light in the dark tunnel, not at the end of it. He and Sarah discuss his work with emerging men and bond over what addiction therapy practitioners can do to better support this community.

So where do we begin? What can we do to advance the healing? Glad you asked!

Primal Method, Greg’s soon-to-be-published book, addresses those very same questions. “A big part of the process is teaching men that we cannot take what we want, right?” It’s common-sense messaging that’s rarely reinforced within the male population.

“I want to immediately start to work with them and mentor them and move alongside life with them, to lead them and to go on a path of victory.”

Light in the tunnel!

Special invitation for you!

Sarah is hosting a complimentary online gathering April 1st, 2020 from 7-8pm CST to support those of us feeling anxious, isolated or overwhelmed by current events.

]]>35:24yes106fullSarah Buino105 - Robin Winn - Human Design: Who You Really AreRobin Winn - Human Design: Who You Really AreWed, 18 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000“Each person is uniquely designed and each person is part of a big, giant puzzle of humanity.” ~Robin Winn

This episode is like...your brain on pure, vibrational energy. Robin Winn, veteran therapist, Human Design specialist, and the best-selling author ofUnderstanding Your Clients Through Human Design, chats with Sarah about how this relatively new system of awareness can radically alter the way we interact and empower us to see (and appreciate!) each other for who we really are.

Using Sarah’s chart as an example, Robin explains some of the systems key components, including the four types of humanity. The results are compelling. Her analysis zeros in on this Wounded Healer’s strengths, weaknesses, and childhood struggles. “This is why it’s so helpful for a therapist or a coach or a business!” Robin says. “If I could do this for therapists, if I could use this with coaches, just think how much more quickly they could support their clients on their path and how empowering it would be!”

Just think, indeed!

Robin’s so passionate about the impact Human Design can have on the parent-child relationship as well as client-therapist interactions,she’s offering CWH listeners a free copy of her book!Simply drop her an email using “Sarah” in the subject line torobin@clientsandhumandesign.com. Mind. Blown. Thank you, Robin!

Special invitation for you!

Sarah is hosting a complimentary online gathering April 1st, 2020 from 7-8pm CST to support those of us feeling anxious, isolated or overwhelmed by current events.

]]>“Each person is uniquely designed and each person is part of a big, giant puzzle of humanity.” ~Robin Winn

This episode is like...your brain on pure, vibrational energy. Robin Winn, veteran therapist, Human Design specialist, and the best-selling author of Understanding Your Clients Through Human Design, chats with Sarah about how this relatively new system of awareness can radically alter the way we interact and empower us to see (and appreciate!) each other for who we really are.

Using Sarah’s chart as an example, Robin explains some of the systems key components, including the four types of humanity. The results are compelling. Her analysis zeros in on this Wounded Healer’s strengths, weaknesses, and childhood struggles. “This is why it’s so helpful for a therapist or a coach or a business!” Robin says. “If I could do this for therapists, if I could use this with coaches, just think how much more quickly they could support their clients on their path and how empowering it would be!”

Just think, indeed!

Robin’s so passionate about the impact Human Design can have on the parent-child relationship as well as client-therapist interactions, she’s offering CWH listeners a free copy of her book! Simply drop her an email using “Sarah” in the subject line to robin@clientsandhumandesign.com. Mind. Blown. Thank you, Robin!

Special invitation for you!

Sarah is hosting a complimentary online gathering April 1st, 2020 from 7-8pm CST to support those of us feeling anxious, isolated or overwhelmed by current events.

]]>45:35yes105fullSarah Buino104 - Sarah Buino - Coronavirus: The State of OurselvesSarah Buino - Coronavirus: The State of OurselvesSun, 15 Mar 2020 22:00:00 +0000"I've been freaking out about this lately, and I saw on The Today Show yesterday, one of their medical experts said, “we have to remember that this is temporary.”And as soon as I heard that, there was something in me that took a breath and was able to pause and stop freaking out for just a moment." ~Sarah Buino

Sarah offers insights and practices for leaning into confidence and flexibility as tools in a time of crisis. With a balance of practical considerations as a business owner, personal reflection, and a trusty tarot card reading, Sarah shares a meditation and an app that just may help us get through this.

Special invitation for you!

Sarah is hosting a complimentary online gathering April 1st, 2020 from 7-8pm CST

]]>"I've been freaking out about this lately, and I saw on The Today Show yesterday, one of their medical experts said, “we have to remember that this is temporary.” And as soon as I heard that, there was something in me that took a breath and was able to pause and stop freaking out for just a moment." ~Sarah Buino

Sarah offers insights and practices for leaning into confidence and flexibility as tools in a time of crisis. With a balance of practical considerations as a business owner, personal reflection, and a trusty tarot card reading, Sarah shares a meditation and an app that just may help us get through this.

Special invitation for you!

Sarah is hosting a complimentary online gathering April 1st, 2020 from 7-8pm CST

]]>11:42yes104fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy103 - Chuck Bernsohn - Breaking Out of the BinaryChuck Bernsohn - Breaking Out of the BinaryWed, 11 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000“It’s hard to ask people to be comfortable with confusion. To let people sit in that a little is a challenge for most of us but vitally important. I see growth happening in discomfort.” ~Chuck Bernsohn

Pronouns are powerful. And comfort is overrated. In this episode, Sarah chats withChuck Bernsohn, advocate for LGBTQ+ and chronic illness communities, about the profound - and provoking - conversations taking place around descriptive language norms and how word choice has the power to heal long-standing systems of oppression.

As a non-binary queer person, Chuck knows firsthand how gendered language is used to reinforce institutional and personal biases. As a trans-affirming gender equity trainer, they work with both management teams and staff to create workplaces that are inclusive of all genders.

If you’re a beginning ally worried about using gender-neutral language incorrectly (or forgetting to use it at all), don’t worry, you probably will at some point. And that’s okay! Fragility - in all its forms - needs to be shattered in order for healing to begin. Walk into difficult conversations. Listen as someone speaks their truth. Arm yourself with tools to retrain your brain.

Chuck recommends thisgraphic novelon gender-neutral pronoun usage and this simple exercise: every time you leave the house, silently acknowledge every person you pass with a they/them pronoun. Easy! “You have to take risks, right? You have to practice that language and you have to make mistakes and you have to get corrected.”

]]>“It’s hard to ask people to be comfortable with confusion. To let people sit in that a little is a challenge for most of us but vitally important. I see growth happening in discomfort.” ~Chuck Bernsohn

Pronouns are powerful. And comfort is overrated. In this episode, Sarah chats with Chuck Bernsohn, advocate for LGBTQ+ and chronic illness communities, about the profound - and provoking - conversations taking place around descriptive language norms and how word choice has the power to heal long-standing systems of oppression.

As a non-binary queer person, Chuck knows firsthand how gendered language is used to reinforce institutional and personal biases. As a trans-affirming gender equity trainer, they work with both management teams and staff to create workplaces that are inclusive of all genders.

If you’re a beginning ally worried about using gender-neutral language incorrectly (or forgetting to use it at all), don’t worry, you probably will at some point. And that’s okay! Fragility - in all its forms - needs to be shattered in order for healing to begin. Walk into difficult conversations. Listen as someone speaks their truth. Arm yourself with tools to retrain your brain.

Chuck recommends this graphic novel on gender-neutral pronoun usage and this simple exercise: every time you leave the house, silently acknowledge every person you pass with a they/them pronoun. Easy! “You have to take risks, right? You have to practice that language and you have to make mistakes and you have to get corrected.”

If you’ve ever struggled with the prevailing wisdom that therapists should exist in session only as blank slates, you’re not alone. “I was taught to be beige,” says Katie of her formative training. But the idea of working from an emotionless center didn’t sit well with her or Curt. So they built an online space in which practitioner authenticity, and all the challenges that came with that vulnerability, could be explored.

Of course, Curt and Katie serve up some healer and wounded healer realness and get into the thorny issue of continuing education hours. But Curt and Katie aren’t the types to rail against the CEU system or the country’s warped insurance model (ok maybe a little). Instead, they’ve joined forces to combat outdated traditions, educate new and not-so-new therapists alike, and build a better model for the future of mental health and welfare,

This year’s Therapy Reimagined conference will be held on September 25-26,2020 in Universal City, CA.

]]>How do you show up when you’re a therapist (or therapist-in-training)? It’s this existential question that formed the foundation for The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide, a podcast created by Katie Vernoy and Curt Widhalm.

If you’ve ever struggled with the prevailing wisdom that therapists should exist in session only as blank slates, you’re not alone. “I was taught to be beige,” says Katie of her formative training. But the idea of working from an emotionless center didn’t sit well with her or Curt. So they built an online space in which practitioner authenticity, and all the challenges that came with that vulnerability, could be explored.

Of course, Curt and Katie serve up some healer and wounded healer realness and get into the thorny issue of continuing education hours. But Curt and Katie aren’t the types to rail against the CEU system or the country’s warped insurance model (ok maybe a little). Instead, they’ve joined forces to combat outdated traditions, educate new and not-so-new therapists alike, and build a better model for the future of mental health and welfare,

This year’s Therapy Reimagined conference will be held on September 25-26,2020 in Universal City, CA.

You know that old saying about strangers being friends you just haven’t met yet? This episode is exactly that.

Sarah PragerLPC, LAC, isthe clinical manager of co-occurring treatment at AllHealth Network Colorado as well as an EMDR practitioneranda Daring Way facilitator. So, that’s TWO Sarahs in conversation about codependency, empathy, shame and Brené Brown for the price of one show!

But the best part is Sarah’s personal journey story. She came to this profession by accident!Sort of.The second-best part is that Sarah and Sarah became acquainted by accident.Sort of.

“Now that I look back on my life, I realize I was always supposed to be doing this,” she says. “I’ve seen addiction and mental health everywhere from my childhood and I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. It wasn’t an accident.”

So how did she get here? Originally a musical theater major, Sarah’s post-graduation search for work led her to a summer camp for traumatized girls. And, just like that, the next chapter of her life was written: performing arts major ditches the drama for trauma.

Now several degrees removed from her dreams of Broadway stardom, her focus is squarely on fostering an environment in which clients can follow their own unique paths toward healing. “I don’t take credit for people’s healing. But because I’m open to their healing, and I hold space for them to do that, I think it happens and it’s great. I love it. I feel it very deeply when someone else is healing their stuff.” Sarah’s honors her clients and her own wounded healer with a compassion that allows everyone’s authenticity to reign.

Liberated Being is a private, online community that connects people who are on this path- of waking up and shifting their way of being- with the skillful guides that can help to make the journey more sane, kind, and clear. Created by Brooke Thomas from Bliss+Grit - Membership is open through March 4, 2020.https://www.liberatedbeing.community/

]]>“Sometimes, we need permission to be as awesome as we are.” ~Sarah Prager

You know that old saying about strangers being friends you just haven’t met yet? This episode is exactly that.

Sarah Prager LPC, LAC, is the clinical manager of co-occurring treatment at AllHealth Network Colorado as well as an EMDR practitioner and a Daring Way facilitator. So, that’s TWO Sarahs in conversation about codependency, empathy, shame and Brené Brown for the price of one show!

But the best part is Sarah’s personal journey story. She came to this profession by accident! Sort of. The second-best part is that Sarah and Sarah became acquainted by accident. Sort of.

“Now that I look back on my life, I realize I was always supposed to be doing this,” she says. “I’ve seen addiction and mental health everywhere from my childhood and I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. It wasn’t an accident.”

So how did she get here? Originally a musical theater major, Sarah’s post-graduation search for work led her to a summer camp for traumatized girls. And, just like that, the next chapter of her life was written: performing arts major ditches the drama for trauma.

Now several degrees removed from her dreams of Broadway stardom, her focus is squarely on fostering an environment in which clients can follow their own unique paths toward healing. “I don’t take credit for people’s healing. But because I’m open to their healing, and I hold space for them to do that, I think it happens and it’s great. I love it. I feel it very deeply when someone else is healing their stuff.” Sarah’s honors her clients and her own wounded healer with a compassion that allows everyone’s authenticity to reign.

Liberated Being is a private, online community that connects people who are on this path- of waking up and shifting their way of being- with the skillful guides that can help to make the journey more sane, kind, and clear. Created by Brooke Thomas from Bliss+Grit - Membership is open through March 4, 2020. https://www.liberatedbeing.community/

]]>44:33yes101fullSarah Buino100 - OG listeners Margaret and Rachel - Be On Your Own JourneyOG listeners Margaret and Rachel - Be On Your Own JourneyWed, 19 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000A flight attendant and a music teacher walk into a podcast… But not just any podcast, mind you. This is CWH’s 100th episode! To celebrate, OG listeners Rachel and Margaret join the show to get gigglyandget deep.

They bond over their favorite episode (10!), and turn the tables on Sarah with a few questions of their own. Tons of fun, loads ofa-ha!moments, and a couple dozen swears (naturally). Plus, the scoop on how Charlie the pyrite skull became the show’s mascot.

“You can be in service to others and still be on your own journey yourself,” That’s Margaret, a multitasking mother, musician, teacher, freelancer, and Patreon of this podcast, describing a CWH truth she’s come to rely on while pursuing her own degree in social work. “I had this illusion that people who are therapists and people who help others have to have all their shit together already before doing that. I always felt like, well, I don’t have my shit together so how can I help anybody else?” This podcast isn’t calledConversations With A Wounded Healerfor nothing!

For superfan and flight attendant Rachel, the emotional stakes of her day-job couldn’t be higher (pun intended). She’s paid to literally help passengers keep their sh*t together! Beyond that though, she credits CWH showing her how to justbeafter resurfacing from an emotionally raw 2019. “Listening to your podcast, it was the first time that I realized ‘Oh, no, like, therapists can be human beings and they can be flawed and complicated and that’s ok!’ That’s been the main part of my journey and realizing that I actually do want to go back to school to be a therapist.” Low life moments lead to higher lessons, everybody!

100 episodes in, this supportive community of wounded healers continues to grow and amaze with their insight and energy. Whether you’re starting out here or have listened forever, thank you!

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>A flight attendant and a music teacher walk into a podcast… But not just any podcast, mind you. This is CWH’s 100th episode! To celebrate, OG listeners Rachel and Margaret join the show to get giggly and get deep.

They bond over their favorite episode (10!), and turn the tables on Sarah with a few questions of their own. Tons of fun, loads of a-ha! moments, and a couple dozen swears (naturally). Plus, the scoop on how Charlie the pyrite skull became the show’s mascot.

“You can be in service to others and still be on your own journey yourself,” That’s Margaret, a multitasking mother, musician, teacher, freelancer, and Patreon of this podcast, describing a CWH truth she’s come to rely on while pursuing her own degree in social work. “I had this illusion that people who are therapists and people who help others have to have all their shit together already before doing that. I always felt like, well, I don’t have my shit together so how can I help anybody else?” This podcast isn’t called Conversations With A Wounded Healer for nothing!

For superfan and flight attendant Rachel, the emotional stakes of her day-job couldn’t be higher (pun intended). She’s paid to literally help passengers keep their sh*t together! Beyond that though, she credits CWH showing her how to just be after resurfacing from an emotionally raw 2019. “Listening to your podcast, it was the first time that I realized ‘Oh, no, like, therapists can be human beings and they can be flawed and complicated and that’s ok!’ That’s been the main part of my journey and realizing that I actually do want to go back to school to be a therapist.” Low life moments lead to higher lessons, everybody!

100 episodes in, this supportive community of wounded healers continues to grow and amaze with their insight and energy. Whether you’re starting out here or have listened forever, thank you!

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is a proud member of @mhnrnetwork.

]]>48:57yes100fullSarah Buino099 - Rachel Alexandria - The Enneagram EpisodeRachel Alexandria - The Enneagram EpisodeWed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000There are thousands of online personality tests, all designed to help you uncover your type -- or, at least provide an inventory of adjectives that probably, maybe,sort ofdescribe you. The Enneagram isnota modern survey or sliding scale of attributes. Nor is it a superficial list of words. It’s a system with ancient roots based in sacred geometry.

“To know the Enneagram,” says energy healer Rachel Alexandria, “is to have access to information about yourself that makes you feel like you’re not broken, you’re not wrong, and you’re not alone.”

Rachel is a former psychotherapist who found herself dissatisfied with the limits inherent to office-bound therapy. She wanted to support her clients in the spacesbetweentheir visits: where they lived, how they worked, the projects they needed to complete. With the Enneagram’s personality model as her foundation, she created a healing practice dedicated to accessing energies and guiding clients through their radical transformations. “I work with people to mainly help them create what they’ve really been aching to build.”

If you’re new to the Enneagram model, Rachel shares some common principles in the episode using herself and Sarah as examples (types 8 and 3, respectively). In addition to her Enneagram work, Rachel is an author and a practitioner of tapping therapy. The practice is yet another way she promotes healing and wellbeing without limits. “I really want people to suffer less, have better lives.”

]]>There are thousands of online personality tests, all designed to help you uncover your type -- or, at least provide an inventory of adjectives that probably, maybe, sort of describe you. The Enneagram is not a modern survey or sliding scale of attributes. Nor is it a superficial list of words. It’s a system with ancient roots based in sacred geometry.

“To know the Enneagram,” says energy healer Rachel Alexandria, “is to have access to information about yourself that makes you feel like you’re not broken, you’re not wrong, and you’re not alone.”

Rachel is a former psychotherapist who found herself dissatisfied with the limits inherent to office-bound therapy. She wanted to support her clients in the spaces between their visits: where they lived, how they worked, the projects they needed to complete. With the Enneagram’s personality model as her foundation, she created a healing practice dedicated to accessing energies and guiding clients through their radical transformations. “I work with people to mainly help them create what they’ve really been aching to build.”

If you’re new to the Enneagram model, Rachel shares some common principles in the episode using herself and Sarah as examples (types 8 and 3, respectively). In addition to her Enneagram work, Rachel is an author and a practitioner of tapping therapy. The practice is yet another way she promotes healing and wellbeing without limits. “I really want people to suffer less, have better lives.”

Behind thestrong black womanarchetype are millions of women seeking balance; safe spaces in which they can let down their guard without shame, fear, or judgement. Lauren McBride,LCPC, is poised to destigmatize mental health self-care in her community and, in the process, allow POC--especially women--the right to claim a more nuanced, authentic expression of self.

Lauren’s desire to concentrate on the black community, a portion of the population historically underserved by therapists and counselors of color, sprung from a childhood spent in foster care. As a black woman working with clients who’ve experienced past trauma, relational issues, depression, or anxiety, she understands the cultural implications around seeking assistance. For thestrong black woman, asking for help can be tantamount to tearing down generations of defences. Ironically, that’s exactly what Lauren aims to do: support POC in their quest to initiate profound conversations and bring about an end to traumatic family cycles.

Says Lauren, “I’m going to be your coach and your cheerleader at the same time. And when you’re out there in the field, I want to make sure that I provide you with the tools necessary to bring forth the change that you want to see because, clearly, you came here for a purpose.”

]]>“I feel like the Millennial generation...we’re very into breaking the generational curses.” ~Lauren McBride

Behind the strong black woman archetype are millions of women seeking balance; safe spaces in which they can let down their guard without shame, fear, or judgement. Lauren McBride, LCPC, is poised to destigmatize mental health self-care in her community and, in the process, allow POC--especially women--the right to claim a more nuanced, authentic expression of self.

Lauren’s desire to concentrate on the black community, a portion of the population historically underserved by therapists and counselors of color, sprung from a childhood spent in foster care. As a black woman working with clients who’ve experienced past trauma, relational issues, depression, or anxiety, she understands the cultural implications around seeking assistance. For the strong black woman, asking for help can be tantamount to tearing down generations of defences. Ironically, that’s exactly what Lauren aims to do: support POC in their quest to initiate profound conversations and bring about an end to traumatic family cycles.

Says Lauren, “I’m going to be your coach and your cheerleader at the same time. And when you’re out there in the field, I want to make sure that I provide you with the tools necessary to bring forth the change that you want to see because, clearly, you came here for a purpose.”

]]>48:36yes“I feel like the Millennial generation...we’re very into breaking the generational curses.” ~Lauren McBride
Behind the strong black woman archetype are millions of women seeking balance; safe spaces in which they can let down their guard without shame, fear, or judgement. Lauren McBride, LCPC, is poised to destigmatize mental health self-care in her community and, in the process, allow POC--especially women--the right to claim a more nuanced, authentic expression of self.98fullSarah Buino097 - Dark Night with Sarah BuinoDark Night with Sarah BuinoWed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars.”- Kahil Gibran

Taking care of others? That’s the easy part: shining a light so others can find their own way. But taking care of ourselves? Well… when the self is shrouded in shadows, the wounded healer can get lost in the dark.

**Trigger warning for those with spiritual or religious wounding.**

A dark night of the soul, a phrase based on the 16th-century poem of the same name by St. John of the Cross, is, essentially, the suffering one endures as they travel toward spiritual growth and ultimate union with the Divine (in St. John’s case, God). I

t’s a kind of existential road trip in which the first leg of the journey is difficult and the second absolutely horrible. In the deep end of this crisis, the wounded healer abandons agency; sinking while waiting to be saved. But, by reclaiming the ability to make choices, we can reconnect with our Divine (however that being manifests for you).

When we do the work of breaking down so we can align with our essential nature, our Divine helps us tap into our inner knowing -- even when the outside world has gone to hell.

]]> “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars.” - Kahil Gibran

Taking care of others? That’s the easy part: shining a light so others can find their own way. But taking care of ourselves? Well… when the self is shrouded in shadows, the wounded healer can get lost in the dark.

**Trigger warning for those with spiritual or religious wounding.**

A dark night of the soul, a phrase based on the 16th-century poem of the same name by St. John of the Cross, is, essentially, the suffering one endures as they travel toward spiritual growth and ultimate union with the Divine (in St. John’s case, God). I

t’s a kind of existential road trip in which the first leg of the journey is difficult and the second absolutely horrible. In the deep end of this crisis, the wounded healer abandons agency; sinking while waiting to be saved. But, by reclaiming the ability to make choices, we can reconnect with our Divine (however that being manifests for you).

When we do the work of breaking down so we can align with our essential nature, our Divine helps us tap into our inner knowing -- even when the outside world has gone to hell.

]]>13:34yes“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seared with scars.” - Kahil Gibran
Taking care of others? That’s the easy part: shining a light so others can find their own way. But taking care of ourselves? Well…when the self is shrouded in shadows, the wounded healer can get lost in the dark.
**Trigger warning for those with spiritual or religious wounding**97fullSarah Buino096 - Joe Clements - Resting in Good EnoughJoe Clements - Resting in Good EnoughWed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000“I use the same thing with offering mindfulness to people: you don't need to go right in to look at Medusa's eyes, you know, grab a shield... feel your feet on the floor and look around the room. Have a guide. Don't go into that bad neighborhood alone.” ~Joe Clements

Joe Clements is a sought after mindfulness meditation teacher and host of the hit podcast Spiritual AF…or Whatever. He has spent more than two decades applying the teachings of “Sit, Feel, Heal” to bring more awareness, compassion and presence into both his own life and that of his students’. Joe has dedicated himself to teaching mindfulness to the most at-risk populations because he believes that the simple, yet transformative practice can assist anyone in radically improving their lives. He believes that mindfulness may start on a meditation cushion but focuses his teachings on how these skills can be applied to our daily lives to become more resilient, compassionate, and more authentically ourselves.

]]>“I use the same thing with offering mindfulness to people: you don't need to go right in to look at Medusa's eyes, you know, grab a shield... feel your feet on the floor and look around the room. Have a guide. Don't go into that bad neighborhood alone.” ~Joe Clements

Joe Clements is a sought after mindfulness meditation teacher and host of the hit podcast Spiritual AF…or Whatever. He has spent more than two decades applying the teachings of “Sit, Feel, Heal” to bring more awareness, compassion and presence into both his own life and that of his students’. Joe has dedicated himself to teaching mindfulness to the most at-risk populations because he believes that the simple, yet transformative practice can assist anyone in radically improving their lives. He believes that mindfulness may start on a meditation cushion but focuses his teachings on how these skills can be applied to our daily lives to become more resilient, compassionate, and more authentically ourselves.

]]>40:44yesJoe Clements is a sought after mindfulness meditation teacher and host of the hit podcast Spiritual AF…or Whatever. He has spent more than two decades applying the teachings of “Sit, Feel, Heal” to bring more awareness, compassion and presence into both his own life and that of his students’. Joe has dedicated himself to teaching mindfulness to the most at-risk populations because he believes that the simple, yet transformative practice can assist anyone in radically improving their lives.96fullSarah Buino095 - Vanessa Scotto and Brooke Thomas - Bliss and GritVanessa Scotto and Brooke Thomas - Bliss and GritWed, 15 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000“Wounded healer points back to something that we both hold really sacred, which is like, we're all human beings here. And we're never not human beings as long as we're in one of these things called the human body.” ~Brooke Thomas

Vanessa Scotto is a Counselor, meditation teacher, and Chinese Medicine practitioner whose work integrates spirituality and psychology. In her early 20's, Vanessa's own struggle with depression and anxiety catapulted her on an academic and personal journey. Along the way she earned two Master’s degrees and logged over 20 years of clinical practice.

Brooke Thomas has been in practice as a manual therapist (Rolfing practitioner) and movement educator since 2000. She is also the creator of theLiberated Bodypodcast. Her work is devoted to uncovering and celebrating how truly wondrous our bodies are; These gorgeous organisms that connect us to our deepest clarity, our world, and each other.

Together, they host the podcastBliss and Grit:conversations about being on a spiritual path in the modern world.

Vanessa, Brooke and Sarah discuss their personal calls to attend to their own healing process, the identity deconstruction that comes with trauma work, and the many paths to healing.

]]>“Wounded healer points back to something that we both hold really sacred, which is like, we're all human beings here. And we're never not human beings as long as we're in one of these things called the human body.” ~Brooke Thomas

Vanessa Scotto is a Counselor, meditation teacher, and Chinese Medicine practitioner whose work integrates spirituality and psychology. In her early 20's, Vanessa's own struggle with depression and anxiety catapulted her on an academic and personal journey. Along the way she earned two Master’s degrees and logged over 20 years of clinical practice.

Brooke Thomas has been in practice as a manual therapist (Rolfing practitioner) and movement educator since 2000. She is also the creator of the Liberated Body podcast. Her work is devoted to uncovering and celebrating how truly wondrous our bodies are; These gorgeous organisms that connect us to our deepest clarity, our world, and each other.

Together, they host the podcast Bliss and Grit: conversations about being on a spiritual path in the modern world.

Vanessa, Brooke and Sarah discuss their personal calls to attend to their own healing process, the identity deconstruction that comes with trauma work, and the many paths to healing.

]]>48:09yes“Wounded healer points back to something that we both hold really sacred, which is like, we're all human beings here. And we're never not human beings as long as we're in one of these things called the human body.” ~Brooke Thomas
Vanessa, Brooke and Sarah discuss their personal calls to attend to their own healing process, the identity deconstruction that comes with trauma work, and the many paths to healing.95fullSarah Buino094 - Jeremy French - Making WholeJeremy French - Making WholeWed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000“My role in this program is to create fertile ground. That's it. And then what I'm going to do is rely on the fertile ground to do the work of growing the plants. And so rather than being the guy that's growing the plants, I'm just creating the framework for that to happen.” ~Jeremy French

Jeremy French is a maker. He's made lots of cool things - a sober life worthliving, a marriage, some really great kids, time to spend outside, some furniture, and a business --Making Whole-- that teaches addicts how to make these things for themselves. He's really excited to figure out how to help make more things that make life better for more people.

Sarah and Jeremy discuss the unique ways his business helps people in early recovery learn about radical compassion, tolerating uncertainty, and solve problems.

]]>“My role in this program is to create fertile ground. That's it. And then what I'm going to do is rely on the fertile ground to do the work of growing the plants. And so rather than being the guy that's growing the plants, I'm just creating the framework for that to happen.” ~Jeremy French

Jeremy French is a maker. He's made lots of cool things - a sober life worth living, a marriage, some really great kids, time to spend outside, some furniture, and a business --Making Whole-- that teaches addicts how to make these things for themselves. He's really excited to figure out how to help make more things that make life better for more people.

Sarah and Jeremy discuss the unique ways his business helps people in early recovery learn about radical compassion, tolerating uncertainty, and solve problems.

]]>55:31yes“My role in this program is to create fertile ground. That's it. And then what I'm going to do is rely on the fertile ground to do the work of growing the plants. And so rather than being the guy that's growing the plants, I'm just creating the framework for that to happen.” ~Jeremy French
Sarah and Jeremy discuss the unique ways his business helps people in early recovery learn about radical compassion, tolerating uncertainty, and solve problems. 94fullSarah Buino093 - James McDonald - Our Capacity to Feel That MuchJames McDonald - Our Capacity to Feel That MuchWed, 18 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000"That’s our humanity: our capacity to feel things that much.” ~James McDonald

What happens to someone with an opioid addiction? Popular debate currently limits their recovery to two outcomes: a lifetime of fruitless struggle or death.

Those are the questions at the heart of James McDonald’s work. He wants to change the public discourse so that conversations centered around addiction and recovery include positive narratives of hope and healing. Such shifts in perspective could positively impact the way addicts are supported and greatly improve recovery outcomes.

In this final episode of 2020, James and Sarah discuss addiction and recovery in terms not often expressed in the mainstream dialogue. They also share their insights on a myriad of other topics -- personal trauma work, imposter syndrome -- and get to the heart of why wounded healers love the work they do.

Originally hailing from Seattle, James is a Milwaukee transplant and current Counseling Psychology Ph.D. student at Marquette University. He is an aspiring psychologist and researcher passionate about whole-person healing.

What happens to someone with an opioid addiction? Popular debate currently limits their recovery to two outcomes: a lifetime of fruitless struggle or death.

Why don’t we hear more and talk more about addicts getting better? Of addicts living meaningful lives?

Those are the questions at the heart of James McDonald’s work. He wants to change the public discourse so that conversations centered around addiction and recovery include positive narratives of hope and healing. Such shifts in perspective could positively impact the way addicts are supported and greatly improve recovery outcomes.

In this final episode of 2020, James and Sarah discuss addiction and recovery in terms not often expressed in the mainstream dialogue. They also share their insights on a myriad of other topics -- personal trauma work, imposter syndrome -- and get to the heart of why wounded healers love the work they do.

Originally hailing from Seattle, James is a Milwaukee transplant and current Counseling Psychology Ph.D. student at Marquette University. He is an aspiring psychologist and researcher passionate about whole-person healing.

]]>45:28yes93fullSarah Buino092 - The Awe of What it Means to be HumanThe Awe of What it Means to be HumanWed, 11 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000Sarah discusses the heartbreak, the gratitude, and the deep learning that comes from trauma work and difficult life circumstances.

Erica Hornthal is a licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist based in Chicago. Erica is the CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy and in addition to private practice, she is dedicated to advocating and educating on the use of movement for mental health.

Unsatisfied with her limited post-graduate options of either performer or dance studio owner, Erica forged her career in the space where her twin passions of movement and therapy met. Dance had long been Erica’s mode of expression; movement allowed her to navigate the challenges she faced in her own life. At college, psychology fascinated her so the prospect of helping others physically move through their difficult situations and experiences was a natural fit.

In Erica’s practice, movement is the catalyst for change; her tool is the body itself. Even the tiniest alteration to the way a client uses their body improves their resilience and reinforces the possibility that change is possible -- from a deep cellular level outward. But the techniques used in dance and movement therapy are often misunderstood.Erica joins Sarah to dispels some common misconceptions surrounding dance therapy and, of course, they examine what it means to be a wounded healer, discussing how that empathy informs Erica’s therapeutic modality.

Erica Hornthal is a licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist based in Chicago. Erica is the CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy and in addition to private practice, she is dedicated to advocating and educating on the use of movement for mental health.

Unsatisfied with her limited post-graduate options of either performer or dance studio owner, Erica forged her career in the space where her twin passions of movement and therapy met. Dance had long been Erica’s mode of expression; movement allowed her to navigate the challenges she faced in her own life. At college, psychology fascinated her so the prospect of helping others physically move through their difficult situations and experiences was a natural fit.

In Erica’s practice, movement is the catalyst for change; her tool is the body itself. Even the tiniest alteration to the way a client uses their body improves their resilience and reinforces the possibility that change is possible -- from a deep cellular level outward. But the techniques used in dance and movement therapy are often misunderstood.Erica joins Sarah to dispels some common misconceptions surrounding dance therapy and, of course, they examine what it means to be a wounded healer, discussing how that empathy informs Erica’s therapeutic modality.

]]>41:59yesErica Hornthal is a licensed clinical professional counselor and board-certified dance/movement therapist based in Chicago. Erica is the CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy and in addition to private practice, she is dedicated to advocating and educating on the use of movement for mental health.
In Erica’s practice, movement is the catalyst for change; her tool is the body itself. But the techniques used in dance and movement therapy are often misunderstood.91fullSarah Buino090 - Beauty in the BreakdownBeauty in the BreakdownWed, 27 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000Sarah discusses the term “beauty in the breakdown.” In her younger years, it was a romanticism of depression and pain, but has shifted to an appreciation of the necessity of “breakdown” in order to evolve.

]]>Sarah discusses the term “beauty in the breakdown.” In her younger years, it was a romanticism of depression and pain, but has shifted to an appreciation of the necessity of “breakdown” in order to evolve.

]]>05:04yesSarah discusses the term “beauty in the breakdown.” In her younger years, it was a romanticism of depression and pain, but has shifted to an appreciation of the necessity of “breakdown” in order to evolve.90fullSarah Buino089 - Dr. Chantelle Thomas - The Pursuit of AuthenticityDr. Chantelle Thomas - The Pursuit of AuthenticityWed, 20 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000Chantelle Thomas, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in addiction treatment, trauma and health psychology. As the executive clinical director at The Manor, in Slinger, Wisconsin, Dr. Thomas provides daily guidance to the clinical team in addition to the individual time she spends with guests and their families.

Chantelle shares her view of ways we can shift our medical system to be more supportive of both healthcare workers and patients. Sarah and Chantelle discuss their love for the field of addiction and learning to access one’s own darkness as a therapist.

]]>Chantelle Thomas, PhD, is a clinical psychologist specializing in addiction treatment, trauma and health psychology. As the executive clinical director at The Manor, in Slinger, Wisconsin, Dr. Thomas provides daily guidance to the clinical team in addition to the individual time she spends with guests and their families.

Chantelle shares her view of ways we can shift our medical system to be more supportive of both healthcare workers and patients. Sarah and Chantelle discuss their love for the field of addiction and learning to access one’s own darkness as a therapist.

]]>37:27yesChantelle shares her view of ways we can shift our medical system to be more supportive of both healthcare workers and patients. Sarah and Chantelle discuss their love for the field of addiction and learning to access one’s own darkness as a therapist.89fullSarah Buino088 - Sophia Brody - Transpersonal MuseSophia Brody - Transpersonal MuseWed, 13 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000Sophia Brody, MA, brings her mastery of psychology and her intuitive practice with the elements/creative expression to provide a compassionate and sacred space for exploration. She offers life coaching and inner journey work through Transpersonal Muse life coaching and education.

Sophia and Sarah discuss bringing divine practices into everyday life, using the wound as a sacred object, and discerning between the voice of ego and the voice of intuition.

]]>Sophia Brody, MA, brings her mastery of psychology and her intuitive practice with the elements/creative expression to provide a compassionate and sacred space for exploration. She offers life coaching and inner journey work through Transpersonal Muse life coaching and education.

Sophia and Sarah discuss bringing divine practices into everyday life, using the wound as a sacred object, and discerning between the voice of ego and the voice of intuition.

]]>48:11yes88fullSarah Buino087 - Molly Beane - Living Out LoudMolly Beane - Living Out LoudWed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000Molly Beane is the founder/CEO of clean beauty startup From Molly With Love. Molly started the company as a kitchen-table startup in 2016. Less than three years later, her products are sold in hundreds of retailers with international distribution. Molly and FMWL have been featured in Good Morning America,Well + Good,Pop Sugar,Huffington Post,Thought Catalog,BuzzFeed, Forbes, and other publications.

Two Fairfield, OH natives sit down for a chat with a swig of Diet Mountain Dew. In this episode, Molly talks about her experiences growing up in Southern Ohio, recovery from addiction and trauma, and how spiritual awakening is necessary, but definitely not cute.

]]>Molly Beane is the founder/CEO of clean beauty startup From Molly With Love. Molly started the company as a kitchen-table startup in 2016. Less than three years later, her products are sold in hundreds of retailers with international distribution. Molly and FMWL have been featured in Good Morning America, Well + Good, Pop Sugar, Huffington Post, Thought Catalog, BuzzFeed, Forbes, and other publications.

Two Fairfield, OH natives sit down for a chat with a swig of Diet Mountain Dew. In this episode, Molly talks about her experiences growing up in Southern Ohio, recovery from addiction and trauma, and how spiritual awakening is necessary, but definitely not cute.

]]>43:33yes87fullSarah Buino086 - Rich Buino - The Superpower of Unconditional LoveRich Buino - The Superpower of Unconditional LoveWed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Rich Buino, LSW is a career-changing professional having received his Masters in Social Work in May 2019. He currently uses his clinical skills in clinical case management for older adult populations. His 17 years of past work experience in global PR and corporate communications provides many transferrable skills, including relationship building, interviewing, cultural humility in working with diverse populations, as well as writing and editing.

In her most intimate interview to date, Sarah interviews her husband, Rich. They discuss their marriage: the ups and downs and the way they’ve transformed each others’ lives. Rich shares his journey from corporate America to social work and how he’s learning to be his most authentic self through social work and relationships.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is proud to be part of the @mhnrnetwork

]]>Rich Buino, LSW is a career-changing professional having received his Masters in Social Work in May 2019. He currently uses his clinical skills in clinical case management for older adult populations. His 17 years of past work experience in global PR and corporate communications provides many transferrable skills, including relationship building, interviewing, cultural humility in working with diverse populations, as well as writing and editing.

In her most intimate interview to date, Sarah interviews her husband, Rich. They discuss their marriage: the ups and downs and the way they’ve transformed each others’ lives. Rich shares his journey from corporate America to social work and how he’s learning to be his most authentic self through social work and relationships.

Conversations with a Wounded Healer is proud to be part of the @mhnrnetwork

]]>45:23yes86fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy085 - Over-achieving or AnnihilationOver-achieving or AnnihilationWed, 23 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Sarah discusses the pain that can come from being an over-achiever and the depths from which that idea springs. She shares musings on her understanding of spiritual evolution and how life’s pain is part of that process.

]]>Sarah discusses the pain that can come from being an over-achiever and the depths from which that idea springs. She shares musings on her understanding of spiritual evolution and how life’s pain is part of that process.

]]>07:50yesSarah discusses the pain that can come from being an over-achiever and the depths from which that idea springs. She shares musings on her understanding of spiritual evolution and how life’s pain is part of that process.85fullSarah Buino084 - David Clinton - From Prom King to TherapistDavid Clinton - From Prom King to TherapistWed, 16 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000David is a cofounder of Artisan Clinical Associates, a small outpatient therapy practice in Naperville, IL.A native of Cincinnati, David studied psychology and religion at Indiana University before earning his master’s in clinical psychology from Wheaton College. He has counseled in private practice since 2002. He’s also a husband, father, guitarist, an amateur photographer and an avid reader.

David and Sarah discuss what it was like to grow up in a suburban town in Southern Ohio and how it shaped them into the therapists they are today. They also share their belief about what it takes to be a good therapist: knowing that you have no business being in this business of healing others.

]]>David is a cofounder of Artisan Clinical Associates, a small outpatient therapy practice in Naperville, IL. A native of Cincinnati, David studied psychology and religion at Indiana University before earning his master’s in clinical psychology from Wheaton College. He has counseled in private practice since 2002. He’s also a husband, father, guitarist, an amateur photographer and an avid reader.

David and Sarah discuss what it was like to grow up in a suburban town in Southern Ohio and how it shaped them into the therapists they are today. They also share their belief about what it takes to be a good therapist: knowing that you have no business being in this business of healing others.

]]>43:18yesDavid and Sarah discuss what it was like to grow up in a suburban town in Southern Ohio and how it shaped them into the therapists they are today. They also share their belief about what it takes to be a good therapist: knowing that you have no business being in this business of healing others.84fullSarah Buino083 - Dawn Nickel - Celebration is a Stage of ChangeDawn Nickel - Celebration is a Stage of ChangeWed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Dr. Dawn Nickel is the visionary behind the SHE RECOVERS movement and a thought leader in the women’s recovery community. Her personal recovery journey began in 1987 when she entered treatment for a substance use disorder, trauma from spousal abuse, and anxiety. Today, Dawn also identifies as being in recovery from cancer, codependency, grief, and workaholism.

Dawn and Sarah share their mutual affinity for women supporting women, a non-binary analysis of the 12-steps, and the joy of recovery.

]]>Dr. Dawn Nickel is the visionary behind the SHE RECOVERS movement and a thought leader in the women’s recovery community. Her personal recovery journey began in 1987 when she entered treatment for a substance use disorder, trauma from spousal abuse, and anxiety. Today, Dawn also identifies as being in recovery from cancer, codependency, grief, and workaholism.

Dawn and Sarah share their mutual affinity for women supporting women, a non-binary analysis of the 12-steps, and the joy of recovery.

]]>43:03yesDr. Dawn Nickel is the visionary behind the SHE RECOVERS movement and a thought leader in the women’s recovery community. Her personal recovery journey began in 1987 when she entered treatment for a substance use disorder, trauma from spousal abuse, and anxiety. Today, Dawn also identifies as being in recovery from cancer, codependency, grief, and workaholism.
Dawn and Sarah share their mutual affinity for women supporting women, a non-binary analysis of the 12-steps, and the joy of recovery.83fullSarah Buino082 - Laurence Heller - Connection: Our Deepest Desire and Our Greatest FearLaurence Heller - Connection: Our Deepest Desire and Our Greatest FearWed, 02 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000Dr. Heller is the founder of theNeuroAffective Relational Model™ or (NARM), a unified systemic approach for working with developmental trauma and complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). He is the author ofHealing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image, and the Capacity for Relationship.

Dr. Heller and Sarah discuss the underlying philosophies of NARM: de-pathologizing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; the roots of shame; and our innate hunger to connect to self and others.

]]>41:41yesDr. Heller is the founder of the NeuroAffective Relational Model™ or (NARM), a unified systemic approach for working with developmental trauma and CPTSD. He is the author of Healing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self-Image, and the Capacity for Relationship.
Dr. Heller and Sarah discuss the underlying philosophies of NARM: de-pathologizing thoughts, feelings and behaviors; the roots of shame; and our innate hunger to connect to self and others.82fullSarah Buino081 - The Joys of….Well….JoyThe Joys of….Well….JoyWed, 25 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000Fresh off a podcasting high, Sarah discusses joy, happiness, and the ways she tries to cultivate both.

]]>06:52yesFresh off a podcasting high, Sarah discusses joy, happiness, and the ways she tries to cultivate both. 81fullSarah Buino080 - Rebecca Ching - Imago DeiRebecca Ching - Imago DeiWed, 18 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000Rebecca Ching, LMFT is a Leadership Developer, Speaker, Psychotherapist, Writer, and Workshop Facilitator. She is the CEO and founder ofPotentiaFamily Therapy, Inc.in San Diego, California and is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator + Consultant and Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist. Rebecca has also startedRebecca Ching Leadership Coaching and Consultingwhere she develops leaders through coaching and workshop experiences. She lives in San Diego, CA with her husband and their two children where they enjoy cooking, going to farmers markets, all things ocean and outdoor sports.

Rebecca and Sarah discuss how as therapists they are no longer able to speak “human,” the two different types of therapists (those who are hot messes and know it and those who are hot messes and don’t…), and geek out about their knowledge of shame-resilience work.

]]>Rebecca Ching, LMFT is a Leadership Developer, Speaker, Psychotherapist, Writer, and Workshop Facilitator. She is the CEO and founder of Potentia Family Therapy, Inc. in San Diego, California and is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator + Consultant and Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist. Rebecca has also started Rebecca Ching Leadership Coaching and Consulting where she develops leaders through coaching and workshop experiences. She lives in San Diego, CA with her husband and their two children where they enjoy cooking, going to farmers markets, all things ocean and outdoor sports.

Rebecca and Sarah discuss how as therapists they are no longer able to speak “human,” the two different types of therapists (those who are hot messes and know it and those who are hot messes and don’t…), and geek out about their knowledge of shame-resilience work.

]]>43:52yesRebecca and Sarah discuss how as therapists they are no longer able to speak “human,” the two different types of therapists (those who are hot messes and know it and those who are hot messes and don’t…), and geek out about their knowledge of shame-resilience work.
80fullSarah Buino079 - Paula Williams - The Shame DamePaula Williams - The Shame DameWed, 11 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000Paula Williams is a graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, she believes secrecy and judgment are what make shame thrive. She created the Shamebooth to bring people’s shame stories out into the open, meet them with empathy, and banish shame for good.

Paula’s desire to help others evolved as the result of years of self medicating with booze and pills, and a history of mental health issues, which has led Paula to recovery. This experience has radically shifted her perspective towards others who are suffering and are full of shame, terrified to ask for help. Today, she is grateful to be in a position to give back.

Paula and Sarah talk about shame, shame and MORE shame! They get into the world of addiction/recovery, trauma and connection...all with their shared sense of humor and love for being a wild child.

]]>Paula Williams is a graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, she believes secrecy and judgment are what make shame thrive. She created the Shamebooth to bring people’s shame stories out into the open, meet them with empathy, and banish shame for good.

Paula’s desire to help others evolved as the result of years of self medicating with booze and pills, and a history of mental health issues, which has led Paula to recovery. This experience has radically shifted her perspective towards others who are suffering and are full of shame, terrified to ask for help. Today, she is grateful to be in a position to give back.

Paula and Sarah talk about shame, shame and MORE shame! They get into the world of addiction/recovery, trauma and connection...all with their shared sense of humor and love for being a wild child.

]]>34:49yesPaula Williams is a graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, she believes secrecy and judgment are what make shame thrive. She created the Shamebooth to bring people’s shame stories out into the open, meet them with empathy, and banish shame for good.
Paula and Sarah talk about shame, shame and MORE shame! They get into the world of addiction/recovery, trauma and connection...all with their shared sense of humor and love for being a wild child. 79fullSarah Buino078 - Hillary McBride - Midwife of the Mind and HeartHillary McBride - Midwife of the Mind and HeartWed, 04 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000Hillary is a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. She loves to help people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships. She is passionate about the well-being of all people, and wants to make psychology and academic research accessible to a wide variety of people. She is also the host of two podcasts: Other People’s Problems and The Liturgist Podcast and the author of two books:Mothers, Daughters, & Body ImageandEmbodiment and Eating Disorders.

Hillary and Sarah discuss therapy, interconnectedness, and the importance of taking care of self as well as feminism and racism. Hillary asks the important question of whether or not we are an agent in our own transformation.

]]>Hillary is a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. She loves to help people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships. She is passionate about the well-being of all people, and wants to make psychology and academic research accessible to a wide variety of people. She is also the host of two podcasts: Other People’s Problems and The Liturgist Podcast and the author of two books: Mothers, Daughters, & Body Image and Embodiment and Eating Disorders.

Hillary and Sarah discuss therapy, interconnectedness, and the importance of taking care of self as well as feminism and racism. Hillary asks the important question of whether or not we are an agent in our own transformation.

]]>43:26yesHillary is a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. She loves to help people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships.
Hillary and Sarah discuss therapy, interconnectedness, and the importance of taking care of self as well as feminism and racism. Hillary asks the important question of whether or not we are an agent in our own transformation.78fullSarah Buino077 - What I’m ReadingWhat I’m ReadingWed, 28 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000Sarah runs through a long list of books that have been instrumental in her emotional and spiritual development over the past year. From anti-racism to workaholism to spirituality, there’s a little something to interest everyone.

]]>Sarah runs through a long list of books that have been instrumental in her emotional and spiritual development over the past year. From anti-racism to workaholism to spirituality, there’s a little something to interest everyone.

]]>11:08yesSarah runs through a long list of books that have been instrumental in her emotional and spiritual development over the past year. From anti-racism to workaholism to spirituality, there’s a little something to interest everyone. 77fullSarah Buino076 - Jean Campbell - The Spiritual MidwifeJean Campbell - The Spiritual MidwifeWed, 21 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000Jean M. Campbell, LCSW, TEP, CETIII, CPC, CIPP, earned a Masters in Social Work at Fordham University in New York City and went on to focus her clinical work in the areas of substance abuse, trauma resolution and somatic psychotherapy. She started the Action Institute of California in 2005 and is committed to providing safe spaces for leadership, training and personal growth, so that everyone has the opportunity to step into his/her best self. Jean brings her own 30 year healing journey to every workshop or training she offers, is committed to using action to effect change. She believes that what we can’t do alone, we can do together.

Jean and Sarah discuss the incredible healing that can occur with psychodrama, Jean’s own healing journey, and the invitation to discover what’s in between you and your higher self.

]]>Jean M. Campbell, LCSW, TEP, CETIII, CPC, CIPP, earned a Masters in Social Work at Fordham University in New York City and went on to focus her clinical work in the areas of substance abuse, trauma resolution and somatic psychotherapy. She started the Action Institute of California in 2005 and is committed to providing safe spaces for leadership, training and personal growth, so that everyone has the opportunity to step into his/her best self. Jean brings her own 30 year healing journey to every workshop or training she offers, is committed to using action to effect change. She believes that what we can’t do alone, we can do together.

Jean and Sarah discuss the incredible healing that can occur with psychodrama, Jean’s own healing journey, and the invitation to discover what’s in between you and your higher self.

]]>49:14yesJean M. Campbell, LCSW, TEP, CETIII, CPC, CIPP, earned a Masters in Social Work at Fordham University in New York City and went on to focus her clinical work in the areas of substance abuse, trauma resolution and somatic psychotherapy. She started the Action Institute of California in 2005 and is committed to providing safe spaces for leadership, training and personal growth, so that everyone has the opportunity to step into his/her best self. She believes that what we can’t do alone, we can do together.76fullSarah Buino075 - Jen Dopierala - The Recovering Good GirlJen Dopierala - The Recovering Good GirlWed, 14 Aug 2019 13:17:12 +0000Jennifer Dopierala has been a healer since 2008 and is the creator of Tidal Heart Healing. Through her work, she helps people let go of limiting beliefs and energetic blocks. This helps them move -- physically, emotionally and spiritually -- with freedom and ease in their lives, while learning to love themselves just as they are. Also a meditation instructor and former teacher with a Master's in Education, she has a depth of experience in creating an open space of compassion and listening.

Jen and Sarahdiscuss Jen’s past life as a cocky healer and how, over time, she’s allowed herself to lean into the fact that she was chosen for this path. Jen and Sarah also talk about their shared experiences of perfectionism and the difference between self-criticism and self-awareness.

]]>Jennifer Dopierala has been a healer since 2008 and is the creator of Tidal Heart Healing. Through her work, she helps people let go of limiting beliefs and energetic blocks. This helps them move -- physically, emotionally and spiritually -- with freedom and ease in their lives, while learning to love themselves just as they are. Also a meditation instructor and former teacher with a Master's in Education, she has a depth of experience in creating an open space of compassion and listening.

Jen and Sarah discuss Jen’s past life as a cocky healer and how, over time, she’s allowed herself to lean into the fact that she was chosen for this path. Jen and Sarah also talk about their shared experiences of perfectionism and the difference between self-criticism and self-awareness.

]]>39:44yes75fullSarah Buino074 - Bob Carty - The Evolution of a Humble LegendBob Carty - The Evolution of a Humble LegendWed, 07 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000Bob Carty is a retired counselor, supervisor, author, trainor, mentor, and board member who has worked in addiction treatment, mental health, criminal justice, and child welfare. Having over 40 years of experience working his many roles, he sees himself as a counselor interacting with the world around him but other people saw his role better than he did.

Bob and Sarah discuss leadership, the evolution of self-knowledge, and their hopes as we wade through these dark times.

]]>Bob Carty is a retired counselor, supervisor, author, trainor, mentor, and board member who has worked in addiction treatment, mental health, criminal justice, and child welfare. Having over 40 years of experience working his many roles, he sees himself as a counselor interacting with the world around him but other people saw his role better than he did.

Bob and Sarah discuss leadership, the evolution of self-knowledge, and their hopes as we wade through these dark times.

]]>44:33yesBob Carty is a retired counselor, supervisor, author, trainor, mentor, and board member who has worked in addiction treatment, mental health, criminal justice, and child welfare. Having over 40 years of experience working his many roles, he sees himself as a counselor interacting with the world around him but other people saw his role better than he did.
Bob and Sarah discuss leadership, the evolution of self-knowledge, and their hopes as we wade through these dark times. 74fullSarah Buino073 - Wendy Adamson - No More “Victimese”Wendy Adamson - No More “Victimese”Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Wendy Adamson is an author, activist, speaker and mother. Wendy believes that only by telling our personal stories can we heal the shame and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction. With over twenty years of experience in the field of addiction and mental health, Wendy is a seasoned professional, who not only possesses a comprehensive understanding of the recovery process, but psychiatric issues as well.

Wendy shares her dramatic story of shooting her husband’s mistress in a drug-induced psychotic break, to becoming a writer and alcohol/drug counselor who’s 25 years sober. Sarah and Wendy discuss forgiveness, soul work, and the trappings of the ego.

]]>Wendy Adamson is an author, activist, speaker and mother. Wendy believes that only by telling our personal stories can we heal the shame and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction. With over twenty years of experience in the field of addiction and mental health, Wendy is a seasoned professional, who not only possesses a comprehensive understanding of the recovery process, but psychiatric issues as well.

Wendy shares her dramatic story of shooting her husband’s mistress in a drug-induced psychotic break, to becoming a writer and alcohol/drug counselor who’s 25 years sober. Sarah and Wendy discuss forgiveness, soul work, and the trappings of the ego.

]]>41:47yesWendy Adamson is an author, activist, speaker and mother. Wendy believes that only by telling our personal stories can we heal the shame and eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction. With over twenty years of experience in the field of addiction and mental health, Wendy is a seasoned professional, who not only possesses a comprehensive understanding of the recovery process, but psychiatric issues as well.73fullSarah Buino072 - Hard ConversationsHard ConversationsWed, 24 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Sarah reflects on the importance of being willing to have hard conversations. She discusses an experience of being blocked on Facebook after attempting to engage in a pro-life/pro-choice discussion with an old friend. And how this leads to the question of how we cultivate the willingness to share uncomfortable spaces with people who believe differently than we do.

]]>Sarah reflects on the importance of being willing to have hard conversations. She discusses an experience of being blocked on Facebook after attempting to engage in a pro-life/pro-choice discussion with an old friend. And how this leads to the question of how we cultivate the willingness to share uncomfortable spaces with people who believe differently than we do.

]]>08:28yesSarah reflects on the importance of being willing to have hard conversations. She discusses an experience of being blocked on Facebook after attempting to engage in a pro-life/pro-choice discussion with an old friend. And how this leads to the question of how we cultivate the willingness to share uncomfortable spaces with people who believe differently than we do. 72fullSarah Buino071 - Dr. Lissa Rankin - Healing HackerDr. Lissa Rankin - Healing HackerWed, 17 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Born in Florida, Lissa Rankin, MD, is a New York Times bestselling author ofThe Daily Flame,Mind Over Medicine,The Fear Cure, andThe Anatomy of a Calling. She is a physician, speaker, and founder of Whole Health Medicine Institute.

Lissa and Sarah chat about the shift from her strict medical training to alignment with her divine essence of self or what she calls: the inner pilot light. Lissa also shares the knowledge she’s learned along her path; how to avoid the hooks of life in the spotlight and keep her savior complex in check. (Pro tip: she goes to therapy!)

]]>Born in Florida, Lissa Rankin, MD, is a New York Times bestselling author of The Daily Flame, Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure, and The Anatomy of a Calling. She is a physician, speaker, and founder of Whole Health Medicine Institute.

Lissa and Sarah chat about the shift from her strict medical training to alignment with her divine essence of self or what she calls: the inner pilot light. Lissa also shares the knowledge she’s learned along her path; how to avoid the hooks of life in the spotlight and keep her savior complex in check. (Pro tip: she goes to therapy!)

]]>47:34yesLissa and Sarah chat about the shift from her strict medical training to alignment with her divine essence of self or what she calls: the inner pilot light. Lissa also shares the knowledge she’s learned along her path; how to avoid the hooks of life in the spotlight and keep her savior complex in check. (Pro tip: she goes to therapy!)71fullSarah Buino070 - Dr. Corey Martin - Not Everything That Counts Can Be CountedDr. Corey Martin - Not Everything That Counts Can Be CountedWed, 10 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Corey Martin is a Yale-trained family physician driven to change the delivery of healthcare and improve the mental and physical health of our communities. He is a founder of the Bounce Back Project, practicing private group physician, Bush Fellow, and lead physician in Allina Health’s response to clinician burnout. In his free time, he enjoys working on his farm that he has recently turned into an event center. He lives in Buffalo, MN with his wife and three daughters. He is a recovering perfectionist and an aspiring “good enoughist.”

Corey and Sarah discuss the crisis amongst healthcare professionals, the power of community leaders sharing their own vulnerability, and the incredible impact his Bounce Back Project has had in his corner of the world.

]]>Corey Martin is a Yale-trained family physician driven to change the delivery of healthcare and improve the mental and physical health of our communities. He is a founder of the Bounce Back Project, practicing private group physician, Bush Fellow, and lead physician in Allina Health’s response to clinician burnout. In his free time, he enjoys working on his farm that he has recently turned into an event center. He lives in Buffalo, MN with his wife and three daughters. He is a recovering perfectionist and an aspiring “good enoughist.”

Corey and Sarah discuss the crisis amongst healthcare professionals, the power of community leaders sharing their own vulnerability, and the incredible impact his Bounce Back Project has had in his corner of the world.

]]>40:20yes70fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy069 - Gregory Scott - Faith is the Cure for FearGregory Scott - Faith is the Cure for FearWed, 03 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000Gregory Scott is an expert Tarot Reader, Numerologist, and Astrologer from Brighton, United Kingdom. He provides people with guidance and decisions that may shape their future. Gregory can perform his readings via Skype, pre-recorded video, pre-recorded mp3, and telephone. He is also Sarah’s favorite Astrologer because of the funny and down to Earth way he presents his readings.

Gregory and Sarah discuss Gregory’s road to recovery from addiction, finding permission to do things that scare you, and the joy of being a total weirdo in today’s society.

]]>Gregory Scott is an expert Tarot Reader, Numerologist, and Astrologer from Brighton, United Kingdom. He provides people with guidance and decisions that may shape their future. Gregory can perform his readings via Skype, pre-recorded video, pre-recorded mp3, and telephone. He is also Sarah’s favorite Astrologer because of the funny and down to Earth way he presents his readings.

Gregory and Sarah discuss Gregory’s road to recovery from addiction, finding permission to do things that scare you, and the joy of being a total weirdo in today’s society.

]]>47:29yesGregory Scott is an expert Tarot Reader, Numerologist, and Astrologer from Brighton, United Kingdom. He provides people with guidance and decisions that may shape their future. Gregory can perform his readings via Skype, pre-recorded video, pre-recorded mp3, and telephone. He is also Sarah’s favorite Astrologer because of the funny and down to Earth way he presents his readings.69fullSarah Buino068 - Lauren Maxwell - Invitation to ExpansionLauren Maxwell - Invitation to ExpansionWed, 26 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000Lauren is a writer and creative human who offers yoga, ritual, and intuitive coaching meant to help others find spaciousness in the everyday. Her zine,how to uncover SELF in chaotic times, outlines a softer paradigm for success and four everyday containers in which we all might nurture the truth of self. In yoga, Lauren specializes in backcare and scoliosis, and she loves helping others find pain relief and step into a more loving relationship with themselves.

Lauren shares her career path from music to communications and then to yoga. Sarah and Lauren discuss the healing power of music, the importance of listening to the messages of your body, and the importance of self-work: only teach that which you have known.

]]>Lauren is a writer and creative human who offers yoga, ritual, and intuitive coaching meant to help others find spaciousness in the everyday. Her zine, how to uncover SELF in chaotic times, outlines a softer paradigm for success and four everyday containers in which we all might nurture the truth of self. In yoga, Lauren specializes in backcare and scoliosis, and she loves helping others find pain relief and step into a more loving relationship with themselves.

Lauren shares her career path from music to communications and then to yoga. Sarah and Lauren discuss the healing power of music, the importance of listening to the messages of your body, and the importance of self-work: only teach that which you have known.

]]>37:27yesLauren is a writer and creative human who offers yoga, ritual, and intuitive coaching meant to help others find spaciousness in the everyday. Her zine, how to uncover SELF in chaotic times, outlines a softer paradigm for success and four everyday containers in which we all might nurture the truth of self. In yoga, Lauren specializes in backcare and scoliosis, and she loves helping others find pain relief and step into a more loving relationship with themselves. 68fullSarah Buino067 - Love in the Therapy RoomLove in the Therapy RoomWed, 19 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000As therapists in training, we learn about boundaries, professionalism, and evidenced-based practices. We hear all about empathy and how important is to cultivate a safe space for clients, but there’s rarely talk of love. In this episode, Sarah shares how the love we have for our clients runs deep and ripples throughout our lives outside of the therapy room.

]]>As therapists in training, we learn about boundaries, professionalism, and evidenced-based practices. We hear all about empathy and how important is to cultivate a safe space for clients, but there’s rarely talk of love. In this episode, Sarah shares how the love we have for our clients runs deep and ripples throughout our lives outside of the therapy room.

]]>07:57yesAs therapists in training, we learn about boundaries, professionalism, and evidenced-based practices. We hear all about empathy and how important is to cultivate a safe space for clients, but there’s rarely talk of love. In this episode, Sarah shares how the love we have for our clients runs deep and ripples throughout our lives outside of the therapy room. 67fullSarah Buino066 - Jade T. Perry - Churchy MysticJade T. Perry - Churchy MysticWed, 12 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000Jade T. Perry isa multidisciplinary artist, writer, speaker,Tarot Card Slinger,Churchy Mystic, Chronically Ill & Disabled Babe,Embodied (Sensuality) RitualCurator, and co-founder of theMystic Soul Project. (The 2019 conference has just passed, but make sure to follow Jade to gear up for the 2020 conference!) The mission of her work is twofold: To creatively challenge secular and sacred systems toward greater levels of inclusion. And to contribute resources, art, narratives, and experiential learning opportunities that aid in the holistic healing processes of people of color (POC), queer people of color (QPOC), and disabled / chronically ill POC.

Jade shares with Sarah the nature of her churchy mystic work: helping others reclaim their body/sexuality/sensuality that may have been lost to shame at the hands of the church. And how she moves clients into healing shame through art, symbolism and mysticism.

]]>Jade T. Perry is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, speaker, Tarot Card Slinger, Churchy Mystic, Chronically Ill & Disabled Babe, Embodied (Sensuality) Ritual Curator, and co-founder of the Mystic Soul Project. (The 2019 conference has just passed, but make sure to follow Jade to gear up for the 2020 conference!) The mission of her work is twofold: To creatively challenge secular and sacred systems toward greater levels of inclusion. And to contribute resources, art, narratives, and experiential learning opportunities that aid in the holistic healing processes of people of color (POC), queer people of color (QPOC), and disabled / chronically ill POC.

Jade shares with Sarah the nature of her churchy mystic work: helping others reclaim their body/sexuality/sensuality that may have been lost to shame at the hands of the church. And how she moves clients into healing shame through art, symbolism and mysticism.

]]>44:49yesJade shares with Sarah the nature of her churchy mystic work: helping others reclaim their body/sexuality/sensuality that may have been lost to shame at the hands of the church. And how she moves clients into healing shame through art, symbolism and mysticism. 66fullSarah Buino065 - Brad Kammer - Trauma in CivilizationBrad Kammer - Trauma in CivilizationWed, 05 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000Brad is a Somatic (Body-Mind) Psychotherapist, College Professor, Community Educator, Consultant & International Trainer. He is a practitioner and trainer in both Somatic Experiencing (SE) & NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). These body-mind approaches use mindfulness & body awareness to address trauma, stress and relational challenges by eliciting our inner healing resources in support of a deeper sense of safety & self-empowerment.

Brad and Sarah discuss the importance of body-mind modalities that get beneath people’s symptoms. They share their experiences with the teacher/healer/mentor pedestal that affects the way we relate to authority and the absolute necessity of continuing to learn and do your healing work.

]]>Brad is a Somatic (Body-Mind) Psychotherapist, College Professor, Community Educator, Consultant & International Trainer. He is a practitioner and trainer in both Somatic Experiencing (SE) & NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). These body-mind approaches use mindfulness & body awareness to address trauma, stress and relational challenges by eliciting our inner healing resources in support of a deeper sense of safety & self-empowerment.

Brad and Sarah discuss the importance of body-mind modalities that get beneath people’s symptoms. They share their experiences with the teacher/healer/mentor pedestal that affects the way we relate to authority and the absolute necessity of continuing to learn and do your healing work.

]]>44:08yesBrad is a Somatic (Body-Mind) Psychotherapist, College Professor, Community Educator, Consultant & International Trainer. He is a practitioner and trainer in both Somatic Experiencing (SE) & NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). These body-mind approaches use mindfulness & body awareness to address trauma, stress and relational challenges by eliciting our inner healing resources in support of a deeper sense of safety & self-empowerment.65fullSarah Buino064 - Lola Wright - Master Practitioner of AwarenessLola Wright - Master Practitioner of AwarenessWed, 29 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000Lola Wright is a fierce and loving community leader supporting individual transformation in service of collective awakening. She’s the CEO & Spiritual Director of Bodhi Center, a global center for consciousness engaging change agents and explorers in Chicago and around the world and founder of “Normal white people,” a platform designed to deconstruct racism among white identified people. Wild and passionate mom of four.

Lola and Sarah discuss white supremacy, racism, The Bible, and consciousness...so, this is a super light episode, you guys. Enjoy!

]]>Lola Wright is a fierce and loving community leader supporting individual transformation in service of collective awakening. She’s the CEO & Spiritual Director of Bodhi Center, a global center for consciousness engaging change agents and explorers in Chicago and around the world and founder of “Normal white people,” a platform designed to deconstruct racism among white identified people. Wild and passionate mom of four.

Lola and Sarah discuss white supremacy, racism, The Bible, and consciousness...so, this is a super light episode, you guys. Enjoy!

]]>44:13yesLola Wright is a fierce and loving community leader supporting individual transformation in service of collective awakening. She’s the CEO & Spiritual Director of Bodhi Center, a global center for consciousness engaging change agents and explorers in Chicago and around the world and founder of “Normal white people,” a platform designed to deconstruct racism among white identified people. Wild and passionate mom of four.64fullSarah Buino063 - Power DifferentialsPower DifferentialsWed, 22 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000Sarah thinks about power and how we use it or lose it in our lives. Where do we freely give away our power, when is it necessary for those in power to turn it over and how do we become more conscious of how it affects our interactions and our lives?

]]>Sarah thinks about power and how we use it or lose it in our lives. Where do we freely give away our power, when is it necessary for those in power to turn it over and how do we become more conscious of how it affects our interactions and our lives?

]]>06:31yesSarah thinks about power and how we use it or lose it in our lives. Where do we freely give away our power, when is it necessary for those in power to turn it over and how do we become more conscious of how it affects our interactions and our lives? 63fullSarah Buino062 - Janet Boyer - Evolve or FryJanet Boyer - Evolve or FryWed, 15 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000Janet Boyer is the author ofBack in Time Tarot,Tarot in Reverse,andNaked Tarot: Sassy, Stripped-Down Advice, as well as the co-creator (with her husband, artist Ron Boyer) of theSnowland Deckand theCoffee Tarot.

Janet shares her incredible journey from pentacostal pastor to pagan tarot writer. Janet and Sarah discuss religion, astrology, tarot and the enneagram and Janet’s own transformation through the archetypes of Wounded Healer, Shaman and Alchemist.

]]>Janet Boyer is the author of Back in Time Tarot, Tarot in Reverse, and Naked Tarot: Sassy, Stripped-Down Advice, as well as the co-creator (with her husband, artist Ron Boyer) of the Snowland Deck and the Coffee Tarot.

Janet shares her incredible journey from pentacostal pastor to pagan tarot writer. Janet and Sarah discuss religion, astrology, tarot and the enneagram and Janet’s own transformation through the archetypes of Wounded Healer, Shaman and Alchemist.

]]>51:02yesJanet Boyer is the author of Back in Time Tarot, Tarot in Reverse, and Naked Tarot: Sassy, Stripped-Down Advice, as well as the co-creator (with her husband, artist Ron Boyer) of the Snowland Deck and the Coffee Tarot.
Janet shares her incredible journey from pentacostal pastor to pagan tarot writer. Janet and Sarah discuss religion, astrology, tarot and the enneagram and Janet’s own transformation through the archetypes of Wounded Healer, Shaman and Alchemist. 62fullSarah Buino061 - Rev. Sarah Ciavarri - God Was at the AlamoRev. Sarah Ciavarri - God Was at the AlamoWed, 08 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000Rev. Sarah Ciavarri, M.Div., PCC, has been an ELCA Lutheran pastor since 2001 and also serves as a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator-Consultant and Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator and Professional Certified Coach. Sarah has a huge passion for seeing congregations and church systems strengthened and transformed by developing resiliency and space for authentic conversations.

These two Sarah’s discuss the gap between who we think we are and who we’re called to be, the intricacies of religious wounding and how to allow space for others’ beliefs. Sarah C also shares how her knowledge of shame taught her to read The Bible very differently.

“When faith isolates us from the brokenness of others; we’re not connected.”

]]>Rev. Sarah Ciavarri, M.Div., PCC, has been an ELCA Lutheran pastor since 2001 and also serves as a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator-Consultant and Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator and Professional Certified Coach. Sarah has a huge passion for seeing congregations and church systems strengthened and transformed by developing resiliency and space for authentic conversations.

These two Sarah’s discuss the gap between who we think we are and who we’re called to be, the intricacies of religious wounding and how to allow space for others’ beliefs. Sarah C also shares how her knowledge of shame taught her to read The Bible very differently.

“When faith isolates us from the brokenness of others; we’re not connected.”

]]>45:12yesThese two Sarah’s discuss the gap between who we think we are and who we’re called to be, the intricacies of religious wounding and how to allow space for others’ beliefs. Sarah C also shares how her knowledge of shame taught her to read The Bible very differently.
“When faith isolates us from the brokenness of others; we’re not connected.”61fullSarah Buino060 - Dr. Miles Neale - Beware the Funhouse MirrorDr. Miles Neale - Beware the Funhouse MirrorWed, 01 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000Dr. Miles Neale is among the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers and a forerunner in the emerging field of contemplative psychotherapy. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, international speaker, and faculty member of Tibet House US and Weill Cornell Medical College. Miles is author ofGradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human.

Miles and Sarah discuss “snake oil spirituality” that takes advantage of the insanity of today’s culture, the damages caused by a narcissistic parent, and the healing powers of unconditional love.

]]>Dr. Miles Neale is among the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers and a forerunner in the emerging field of contemplative psychotherapy. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, international speaker, and faculty member of Tibet House US and Weill Cornell Medical College. Miles is author of Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human.

Miles and Sarah discuss “snake oil spirituality” that takes advantage of the insanity of today’s culture, the damages caused by a narcissistic parent, and the healing powers of unconditional love.

]]>50:33yesDr. Miles Neale is among the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers and a forerunner in the emerging field of contemplative psychotherapy. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, international speaker, and faculty member of Tibet House US and Weill Cornell Medical College. Miles is author of Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human.60fullSarah Buino059 - Not Afraid to Be AfraidNot Afraid to Be AfraidWed, 24 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000Have you heard this new podcast yet? 10 Things That Scare Me. Well, that is the inspiration for this solo episode. Some items are silly and some are serious, but all are real fears. May we all find the courage to feel the fear and do it anyway.

]]>Have you heard this new podcast yet? 10 Things That Scare Me. Well, that is the inspiration for this solo episode. Some items are silly and some are serious, but all are real fears. May we all find the courage to feel the fear and do it anyway.

]]>05:32yesHave you heard this new podcast yet? 10 Things That Scare Me. Well, that is the inspiration for this solo episode. Some items are silly and some are serious, but all are real fears. May we all find the courage to feel the fear and do it anyway. 59fullSarah Buino058 - Lisa Lackey - Resist the Pull of the NoiseLisa Lackey - Resist the Pull of the NoiseWed, 17 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000Lisa has worked in the field of addiction and trauma since 1994. She is driven by the passion to support persons as they journey toward resolution from the inside out. Her clinical expertise is in the treatment of sexual addiction, trauma, other addictions. She’s worked as a pastor, leadership development consultant, and public speaker in a variety of venues. She loves learning and teaching what she learns. Her passion for what she does, makes her a dynamic and compassionate therapist and an engaging speaker who connects as easily with an individual as she does with a large audience.

Lisa and Sarah discuss their mutual, deep desires to do “the work;” how to slow down in order to experience who we really are; and the calling of being a therapist.

]]>Lisa has worked in the field of addiction and trauma since 1994. She is driven by the passion to support persons as they journey toward resolution from the inside out. Her clinical expertise is in the treatment of sexual addiction, trauma, other addictions. She’s worked as a pastor, leadership development consultant, and public speaker in a variety of venues. She loves learning and teaching what she learns. Her passion for what she does, makes her a dynamic and compassionate therapist and an engaging speaker who connects as easily with an individual as she does with a large audience.

Lisa and Sarah discuss their mutual, deep desires to do “the work;” how to slow down in order to experience who we really are; and the calling of being a therapist.

]]>38:06yesLisa has worked in the field of addiction and trauma since 1994. She is driven by the passion to support persons as they journey toward resolution from the inside out. Her clinical expertise is in the treatment of sexual addiction, trauma, other addictions. She’s worked as a pastor, leadership development consultant, and public speaker in a variety of venues. She loves learning and teaching what she learns. 58fullSarah Buino 057 - Lauren Henley - Individualized CurriculumLauren Henley - Individualized CurriculumWed, 10 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000Lauren has spent the last 15 years standing for justice and equity as a teacher and middle school Principal on the Westside of Chicago. Her passion and commitment undermine systematic oppression, ironically, became an awakening to the unconscious oppression inside herself. Lauren considers herself an Oracle, Truth Teller, Healer and Coach who uses her own path to support the conscious evolution of humanity.

Lauren is not a healer, but a waker! She and Sarah discuss the ideas of awakening and transformation; the systems of oppression that perpetuate bias, prejudice and racism; and ultimately focus on what is beautiful, not what is broken.

]]>Lauren has spent the last 15 years standing for justice and equity as a teacher and middle school Principal on the Westside of Chicago. Her passion and commitment undermine systematic oppression, ironically, became an awakening to the unconscious oppression inside herself. Lauren considers herself an Oracle, Truth Teller, Healer and Coach who uses her own path to support the conscious evolution of humanity.

Lauren is not a healer, but a waker! She and Sarah discuss the ideas of awakening and transformation; the systems of oppression that perpetuate bias, prejudice and racism; and ultimately focus on what is beautiful, not what is broken.

]]>40:07yesLauren has spent the last 15 years standing for justice and equity as a teacher and middle school Principal on the Westside of Chicago. Her passion and commitment undermine systematic oppression, ironically, became an awakening to the unconscious oppression inside herself. Lauren considers herself an Oracle, Truth Teller, Healer and Coach who uses her own path to support the conscious evolution of humanity. 57fullSarah Buino056 - Beck Gee-Cohen - Don’t Yuck Someone’s YumBeck Gee-Cohen - Don’t Yuck Someone’s YumWed, 03 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000Beck has a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and has written articles and papers directly addressing the need for training staff on LGBTQ+ communities. Beck has spoken nationally at various conferences regarding LGBTQ+ communities. He has over 12 years of personal recovery and continues to address concerns of equality and acceptance of LGBTQ+ in sober communities.

Beck shares his road to sobriety and the multiple ways in which he has come out over the years (sober, gay, and trans). Beck and Sarah discuss trauma, mental health, addiction and sobriety, but with their own unique ways of seeing the world...a little bit of sarcasm and a whole lot of laugher.

]]>Beck has a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and has written articles and papers directly addressing the need for training staff on LGBTQ+ communities. Beck has spoken nationally at various conferences regarding LGBTQ+ communities. He has over 12 years of personal recovery and continues to address concerns of equality and acceptance of LGBTQ+ in sober communities.

Beck shares his road to sobriety and the multiple ways in which he has come out over the years (sober, gay, and trans). Beck and Sarah discuss trauma, mental health, addiction and sobriety, but with their own unique ways of seeing the world...a little bit of sarcasm and a whole lot of laugher.

]]>46:42yesBeck has a passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community and has written articles and papers directly addressing the need for training staff on LGBTQ+ communities. Beck has spoken nationally at various conferences regarding LGBTQ+ communities. He has over 12 years of personal recovery and continues to address concerns of equality and acceptance of LGBTQ+ in sober communities.56fullSarah Buino055 - Randal Lyons - The Paradox of AddictionRandal Lyons - The Paradox of AddictionWed, 27 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000Randal Lyons helps people struggling with addiction who want long-term, holistic care. He draws upon his 24 years of successful sobriety, as well as his previous 17 years in active addiction, to offer his clients effective and compassionate treatment.

Randal and Sarah discuss their shared “no bullshit” approach to addiction treatment. They also discuss the role of ego in recovery and the simultaneous predictability and uniqueness of addiction.

]]>Randal Lyons helps people struggling with addiction who want long-term, holistic care. He draws upon his 24 years of successful sobriety, as well as his previous 17 years in active addiction, to offer his clients effective and compassionate treatment.

Randal and Sarah discuss their shared “no bullshit” approach to addiction treatment. They also discuss the role of ego in recovery and the simultaneous predictability and uniqueness of addiction.

]]>41:54yesRandal Lyons helps people struggling with addiction who want long-term, holistic care. He draws upon his 24 years of successful sobriety, as well as his previous 17 years in active addiction, to offer his clients effective and compassionate treatment.
Randal and Sarah discuss their shared “no bullshit” approach to addiction treatment. They also discuss the role of ego in recovery and the simultaneous predictability and uniqueness of addiction.55fullSarah Buino054 - Leaving NeverlandLeaving NeverlandWed, 20 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000In this episode, Sarah discusses the complexities that arise from shows such asLeaving Neverland, Surviving R. Kelly,andLorena.What are the intersections of privilege, power, race, and trauma? And how do we hold all of these complexities and make sense of them from our own lens? There are no easy answers - often only more questions.

]]>In this episode, Sarah discusses the complexities that arise from shows such as Leaving Neverland, Surviving R. Kelly, and Lorena. What are the intersections of privilege, power, race, and trauma? And how do we hold all of these complexities and make sense of them from our own lens? There are no easy answers - often only more questions.

]]>11:24yesIn this episode, Sarah discusses the complexities that arise from shows such as Leaving Neverland, Surviving R. Kelly, and Lorena. What are the intersections of privilege, power, race, and trauma? And how do we hold all of these complexities and make sense of them from our own lens? There are no easy answers - often only more questions. 54fullSarah Buino053 - Mishara Winston - Eat Snacks / Take NapsMishara Winston - Eat Snacks / Take NapsWed, 13 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000Mishara is an adventure therapist, social health advocate & the owner of To Indy, With Love : Adventures in Social & Emotional Health. Through speaking, therapy and local / global public experiences, she supports the audacity of play, vulnerability & joy in the midst of chronic trauma, especially for people of color, LGBTQIA+ folk and people of diverse spiritual practice in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mishara has redefined what it means to be an adventure therapist in the Midwest. She shares with Sarah her experience as a Black woman navigating the standards for professionalism (whiteness) in the field of social work and how she uses the power of choice to care for herself.

]]>Mishara is an adventure therapist, social health advocate & the owner of To Indy, With Love : Adventures in Social & Emotional Health. Through speaking, therapy and local / global public experiences, she supports the audacity of play, vulnerability & joy in the midst of chronic trauma, especially for people of color, LGBTQIA+ folk and people of diverse spiritual practice in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mishara has redefined what it means to be an adventure therapist in the Midwest. She shares with Sarah her experience as a Black woman navigating the standards for professionalism (whiteness) in the field of social work and how she uses the power of choice to care for herself.

]]>52:21yesMishara is an adventure therapist, social health advocate & the owner of To Indy, With Love : Adventures in Social & Emotional Health. Through speaking, therapy and local / global public experiences, she supports the audacity of play, vulnerability & joy in the midst of chronic trauma, especially for people of color, LGBTQIA+ folk and people of diverse spiritual practice in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mishara has redefined what it means to be an adventure therapist in the Midwest.53fullSarah Buino 052 - Aisha Ahmed - When the Student Is Ready, the Teacher AppearsAisha Ahmed - When the Student Is Ready, the Teacher AppearsWed, 06 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000In 2016, she left a thriving career in IT Corporate Canada to form 'aishaheals' with a mission to help people live life to their fullest by helping them get rid of their emotional baggage. She chose to be a stay at home mom without sacrificing her passions and dreams. It gives her deep inner peace that she is able to reach out to so many people on daily basis and give them hope and show them the light. When you are living your passion everyday, you find a way!

She truly believes that she is healing herself as she helps people heal. WE are one, we are connected and we are in this together!

Aisha is another incredible Instagram friend! Aisha and Sarah discuss her modality of energy healing: The Emotion Code and The Body Code. Aisha shares her own journey with chronic pain and how her search for her own healing has allowed her to help others.

]]>In 2016, she left a thriving career in IT Corporate Canada to form 'aishaheals' with a mission to help people live life to their fullest by helping them get rid of their emotional baggage. She chose to be a stay at home mom without sacrificing her passions and dreams. It gives her deep inner peace that she is able to reach out to so many people on daily basis and give them hope and show them the light. When you are living your passion everyday, you find a way!

She truly believes that she is healing herself as she helps people heal. WE are one, we are connected and we are in this together!

Aisha is another incredible Instagram friend! Aisha and Sarah discuss her modality of energy healing: The Emotion Code and The Body Code. Aisha shares her own journey with chronic pain and how her search for her own healing has allowed her to help others.

]]>43:06yesIn 2016, she left a thriving career in IT Corporate Canada to form 'aishaheals' with a mission to help people live life to their fullest by helping them get rid of their emotional baggage. She chose to be a stay at home mom without sacrificing her passions and dreams. It gives her deep inner peace that she is able to reach out to so many people on daily basis and give them hope and show them the light. When you are living your passion everyday, you find a way!52fullSarah Buino051 - Wake Me UpWake Me UpWed, 27 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000Avicii: True Storiesis a moving documentary about the rise of EDM musicianTim Bergling, better know asAvicii. Sarah discusses her reaction to the film: how it feels to be THE ONE whom everyone is counting on and how society tends to feed that monster that can potentially destroy us.

]]>Avicii: True Stories is a moving documentary about the rise of EDM musician Tim Bergling, better know as Avicii. Sarah discusses her reaction to the film: how it feels to be THE ONE whom everyone is counting on and how society tends to feed that monster that can potentially destroy us.

]]>06:03yesAvicii: True Stories is a moving documentary about the rise of EDM musician Tim Bergling, better know as Avicii. Sarah discusses her reaction to the film: how it feels to be THE ONE whom everyone is counting on and how society tends to feed that monster that can potentially destroy us. 51fullSarah Buino 050 - Michelle Shea - Nothing is NegativeMichelle Shea - Nothing is NegativeWed, 20 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000Michelle Shea Walker is a modern day magic maker. She specializes in helping others heal through many metaphysical means such as Reiki, yoga, Akashic records, and tarot. As an enabler of happiness, her optimistic intuition style is rooted in the belief that there are no negative readings, only opportunities for further growth and healing.

Michelle and Sarah discuss her journey from skeptic to metaphysical healer, how to create your own energy hygiene routine, and the difference between all the clairs (clairsentient, claircognizant, clairvoyant...you get the idea.)

]]>Michelle Shea Walker is a modern day magic maker. She specializes in helping others heal through many metaphysical means such as Reiki, yoga, Akashic records, and tarot. As an enabler of happiness, her optimistic intuition style is rooted in the belief that there are no negative readings, only opportunities for further growth and healing.

Michelle and Sarah discuss her journey from skeptic to metaphysical healer, how to create your own energy hygiene routine, and the difference between all the clairs (clairsentient, claircognizant, clairvoyant...you get the idea.)

]]>49:09yesMichelle Shea Walker is a modern day magic maker. She specializes in helping others heal through many metaphysical means such as Reiki, yoga, Akashic records, and tarot. As an enabler of happiness, her optimistic intuition style is rooted in the belief that there are no negative readings, only opportunities for further growth and healing.50fullSarah Buino049 - Roxann McDonald - Loving Witness AFRoxann McDonald - Loving Witness AFWed, 13 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000Roxan McDonald has dedicated herself to helping people find their voice both on the page and in their lives. She currently leads writing groups in Santa Cruz, Carmel, and Monterey. Roxan co-teaches with Ellen Bass at Esalen Institute. For fourteen years she was on the management team of two alternative high schools focused on serving at risk youth. Roxan taught creative writing, poetry and memoir writing in alternative schools and produced eleven anthologies of student writing. She’s also the force behind @spiritual_AF on Instagram.

Roxan and Sarah discuss the healing power of silly videos and spirituality of poop jokes, starting with your “why” and making it a practice to check your ego every day.

]]>Roxan McDonald has dedicated herself to helping people find their voice both on the page and in their lives. She currently leads writing groups in Santa Cruz, Carmel, and Monterey. Roxan co-teaches with Ellen Bass at Esalen Institute. For fourteen years she was on the management team of two alternative high schools focused on serving at risk youth. Roxan taught creative writing, poetry and memoir writing in alternative schools and produced eleven anthologies of student writing. She’s also the force behind @spiritual_AF on Instagram.

Roxan and Sarah discuss the healing power of silly videos and spirituality of poop jokes, starting with your “why” and making it a practice to check your ego every day.

]]>45:39yesRoxan McDonald has dedicated herself to helping people find their voice both on the page and in their lives. She currently leads writing groups in Santa Cruz, Carmel, and Monterey. She’s also the force behind @spiritual_AF on Instagram.
Roxan and Sarah discuss the healing power of silly videos and spirituality of poop jokes, starting with your “why” and making it a practice to check your ego every day.49fullSarah Buino 048 - Chris Grosso - Sledgehammer of HumilityChris Grosso - Sledgehammer of HumilityWed, 06 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000Chris Grosso is a youth mental health group facilitator withNewport Academy, public speaker, writer, and author ofIndie Spiritualist(Beyond Words/Simon & Schuster, 2014),Everything Mind(Sounds True, 2105) andDead Set On Living(Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books, 2018). Chris is passionate about his work with people who are in the process of healing or struggling with addictions of all kinds. He speaks and leads groups in detoxes, yoga studios, rehabs, youth centers, hospitals, conferences, and festivals worldwide. He is a member of the advisory board forDrugs over Dinner,hostsThe Indie Spiritualist Podcaston Ram Dass’s esteemedBe Here Now Networkand is a member ofThe Evolutionary Leaders.

Chris Grosso is a big deal, y’all. He’s not going to tell you that, but just trust...he’s the sh!t. Chris and Sarah discuss what they believe is at the core of healing, the concept of living from our wounds versus learning from them, and the gifts of knowing your own particular brand of weird.

Chris Grosso is a big deal, y’all. He’s not going to tell you that, but just trust...he’s the sh!t. Chris and Sarah discuss what they believe is at the core of healing, the concept of living from our wounds versus learning from them, and the gifts of knowing your own particular brand of weird.

]]>50:18yesChris Grosso is a youth mental health group facilitator with Newport Academy, public speaker, writer, and author of Indie Spiritualist, Everything Mind and Dead Set On Living. Chris is passionate about his work with people who are in the process of healing or struggling with addictions of all kinds.
Chris and Sarah discuss what they believe is at the core of healing, the concept of living from our wounds versus learning from them, and the gifts of knowing your own particular brand of weird.48fullSarah Buino047 - Erin Diedling - A Psychic Flight Attendant Walks into a Counseling ClassErin Diedling - A Psychic Flight Attendant Walks into a Counseling ClassWed, 30 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000Erin is a Clinical Psychotherapist, neuro-bio regulation Touch Skills Therapist and Somatic Experience Practitioner. She is passionate about treating trauma and helping her clients heal past complex trauma, eating disorders, childhood development/attachment ruptures and artists with creativity/performance anxiety. Erin is also a psychic medium and energy healer. She grew up in New Orleans where she first became aware of her intuitive gifts. She works in two worlds: science and spirit. She draws on all her skill sets to know how best to be of service.

Her mission is to relieve mental, spiritual and physical suffering in the world. She is passionate about helping her clients manifest their dreams and bring about love, joy, beauty and truth. Erin paints, writes and swims in Chicago.

Erin and Sarah discuss the integration of psychic phenomena and science, trauma, and the journeys that lead to healing. To watch Erin’s incredible psychic gifts in action, check out her reading of Sarah on her YouTube show Word Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrn7eMnAg2o

]]>Erin is a Clinical Psychotherapist, neuro-bio regulation Touch Skills Therapist and Somatic Experience Practitioner. She is passionate about treating trauma and helping her clients heal past complex trauma, eating disorders, childhood development/attachment ruptures and artists with creativity/performance anxiety. Erin is also a psychic medium and energy healer. She grew up in New Orleans where she first became aware of her intuitive gifts. She works in two worlds: science and spirit. She draws on all her skill sets to know how best to be of service.

Her mission is to relieve mental, spiritual and physical suffering in the world. She is passionate about helping her clients manifest their dreams and bring about love, joy, beauty and truth. Erin paints, writes and swims in Chicago.

Erin and Sarah discuss the integration of psychic phenomena and science, trauma, and the journeys that lead to healing. To watch Erin’s incredible psychic gifts in action, check out her reading of Sarah on her YouTube show Word Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrn7eMnAg2o

]]>45:01yesErin is a Clinical Psychotherapist, neuro-bio regulation Touch Skills Therapist and Somatic Experience Practitioner. She is passionate about treating trauma and helping her clients heal past complex trauma, eating disorders, childhood development/attachment ruptures and artists with creativity/performance anxiety. Erin is also a psychic medium and energy healer. 47fullSarah Buino046 - Susan Chu - Raise Your VibrationSusan Chu - Raise Your VibrationWed, 23 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000Susan M Chu is a Crystal Expert, Energetic Healer, and a Feng Shui Coach. She helps her clients move through and out of physical discomfort, emotional turmoil, and mental imbalances. Her decade long experience with crystals have earned her the reputation of knowing exactly what crystal a person needs. Susan draws not only from her teacher’s teaching of feng shui, but also from her ancestor roots going back generations.

Susan and Sarah get all nerdy about crystals as Susan shares her journey from the world of finance to metaphysics. They also discuss the power of belief and the absolute necessity of learning to listen to one’s intuition.

]]>Susan M Chu is a Crystal Expert, Energetic Healer, and a Feng Shui Coach. She helps her clients move through and out of physical discomfort, emotional turmoil, and mental imbalances. Her decade long experience with crystals have earned her the reputation of knowing exactly what crystal a person needs. Susan draws not only from her teacher’s teaching of feng shui, but also from her ancestor roots going back generations.

Susan and Sarah get all nerdy about crystals as Susan shares her journey from the world of finance to metaphysics. They also discuss the power of belief and the absolute necessity of learning to listen to one’s intuition.

]]>41:08yesSusan and Sarah get all nerdy about crystals as Susan shares her journey from the world of finance to metaphysics. They also discuss the power of belief and the absolute necessity of learning to listen to one’s intuition.46fullSarah Buino045 - Erin M. - It Starts With VulnerabilityErin M. - It Starts With VulnerabilityWed, 16 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000Erin M. is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor and the founder of Truly Being Therapy. Erin is passionate about treating addiction and loves working with special issues including shame, perfectionism, self-compassion, spirituality, and radical acceptance. Erin is a lover of nature, an adventure-seeker, an inspired traveler, and a believer in dreams. The pain of living inauthentically is one she will never forget, and it inspires her to seek alignment, even when it is a vulnerable choice.

I mean, literally this episode starts with vulnerability. Erin and Sarah discuss the creative ways they often find to judge themselves, the idea of slowing down and tuning in, and boundaries….oh the boundaries.

]]>Erin M. is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor and the founder of Truly Being Therapy. Erin is passionate about treating addiction and loves working with special issues including shame, perfectionism, self-compassion, spirituality, and radical acceptance. Erin is a lover of nature, an adventure-seeker, an inspired traveler, and a believer in dreams. The pain of living inauthentically is one she will never forget, and it inspires her to seek alignment, even when it is a vulnerable choice.

I mean, literally this episode starts with vulnerability. Erin and Sarah discuss the creative ways they often find to judge themselves, the idea of slowing down and tuning in, and boundaries….oh the boundaries.

]]>35:18yesI mean, literally this episode starts with vulnerability. Erin M. and Sarah discuss the creative ways they often find to judge themselves, the idea of slowing down and tuning in, and boundaries….oh the boundaries.45fullSarah Buino044 - New Year, Who Dis?New Year, Who Dis?Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000If you’re happy the dumpster fire of 2018 is over, this episode is for you. Sarah shares some of the lessons she’s learned from hosting this podcast as well as intentions she’s setting to make 2019 the best year ever.

]]>If you’re happy the dumpster fire of 2018 is over, this episode is for you. Sarah shares some of the lessons she’s learned from hosting this podcast as well as intentions she’s setting to make 2019 the best year ever.

]]>10:34yesIf you’re happy the dumpster fire of 2018 is over, this episode is for you. Sarah shares some of the lessons she’s learned from hosting this podcast as well as intentions she’s setting to make 2019 the best year ever. 44fullSarah Buino043 - Tanya Markul - The Womb of DarknessTanya Markul - The Womb of DarknessWed, 12 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000Tanya Markul’s path is one of the poetess, intuitive and wounded storyteller. An unwanted child, she was raised on barren soil, of shame, guilt and overwhelming self-hatred. From the womb, her inner navigation was tainted from an ancestry of addiction, instability, abuse and fear. Her journey to self-heal, and to become ready to guide others, has taken many arduous paths, risks and harrowing rebirths.

In this special season finale, Sarah speaks with the Thug Unicorn herself: Tanya Markul. Tanya and Sarah discuss the ecstasy within the ache, what lies beneath our traumatic stories, and how we share our stories in an effort to inspire others to find their way out of trauma and pain.

]]>Tanya Markul’s path is one of the poetess, intuitive and wounded storyteller. An unwanted child, she was raised on barren soil, of shame, guilt and overwhelming self-hatred. From the womb, her inner navigation was tainted from an ancestry of addiction, instability, abuse and fear. Her journey to self-heal, and to become ready to guide others, has taken many arduous paths, risks and harrowing rebirths.

In this special season finale, Sarah speaks with the Thug Unicorn herself: Tanya Markul. Tanya and Sarah discuss the ecstasy within the ache, what lies beneath our traumatic stories, and how we share our stories in an effort to inspire others to find their way out of trauma and pain.

]]>49:35yesTanya Markul’s path is one of the poetess, intuitive and wounded storyteller. In this special season finale, Sarah speaks with the Thug Unicorn herself: Tanya Markul. Tanya and Sarah discuss the ecstasy within the ache, what lies beneath our traumatic stories, and how we share our stories in an effort to inspire others to find their way out of trauma and pain.43fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy042 - Jenna Fox - The SwitchbackJenna Fox - The SwitchbackWed, 05 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000Jenna Fox is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, educator, writer, and tarot reader living on unceded Duwamish land called Seattle. As a queer, adult adoptee, she is working to reclaim ancestral wisdom to pass on to her children. She is described by her community college students as "sympathetic, but with a blunt sense of humor."

Jenna and Sarah discuss the spiral we go through in life; moving through similar waves of learning, gathering new information each time we meet a familiar obstacle. They also geek out about education, tarot and all things witchy.

]]>Jenna Fox is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, educator, writer, and tarot reader living on unceded Duwamish land called Seattle. As a queer, adult adoptee, she is working to reclaim ancestral wisdom to pass on to her children. She is described by her community college students as "sympathetic, but with a blunt sense of humor."

Jenna and Sarah discuss the spiral we go through in life; moving through similar waves of learning, gathering new information each time we meet a familiar obstacle. They also geek out about education, tarot and all things witchy.

]]>47:24yesJenna Fox is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, educator, writer, and tarot reader living on unceded Duwamish land called Seattle. Jenna and Sarah discuss the spiral we go through in life; moving through similar waves of learning, gathering new information each time we meet a familiar obstacle. They also geek out about education, tarot and all things witchy.
42fullSarah Buino041 - Kelli Ritter - Necessary SufferingKelli Ritter - Necessary SufferingWed, 28 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000Dr. Kelli Ritter earned her Ph.D. in Counseling from Georgia State University where she developed a passion for Adlerian Psychology, play therapy and traumatology. She has spent the last twenty years working with children, teens and families in various roles through counseling, parent education and consulting services. As an Associate Professor in counseling, Dr. Kelli is most proud of developing the very popularWellness and Resilience in Counseling elective course at Argosy, Atlanta and she currently provides workshops, retreats and trainings in the areas of wellness, trauma-competent supervision and wholehearted living.

Kelli and Sarah discuss the less glamorous aspects of self-care that can make a big difference, the absolute messiness of spiritual awakening and how looking at our own wounds can help us be better at empathy.

]]>Dr. Kelli Ritter earned her Ph.D. in Counseling from Georgia State University where she developed a passion for Adlerian Psychology, play therapy and traumatology. She has spent the last twenty years working with children, teens and families in various roles through counseling, parent education and consulting services. As an Associate Professor in counseling, Dr. Kelli is most proud of developing the very popular Wellness and Resilience in Counseling elective course at Argosy, Atlanta and she currently provides workshops, retreats and trainings in the areas of wellness, trauma-competent supervision and wholehearted living.

Kelli and Sarah discuss the less glamorous aspects of self-care that can make a big difference, the absolute messiness of spiritual awakening and how looking at our own wounds can help us be better at empathy.

]]>42:04yesSarah talks with Dr. Kelli Ritter about the less glamorous aspects of self-care that can make a big difference, the absolute messiness of spiritual awakening and how looking at our own wounds can help us be better at empathy.41fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy040 - Family - The Other F WordFamily - The Other F WordWed, 21 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000For those of us who struggle when spending time with family over the holidays, this episode is for you. Sarah discusses ways to set boundaries and take care of yourself if family feels like the “f word” in your book.

]]>For those of us who struggle when spending time with family over the holidays, this episode is for you. Sarah discusses ways to set boundaries and take care of yourself if family feels like the “f word” in your book.

]]>06:59yesFor those of us who struggle when spending time with family over the holidays, this episode is for you. Sarah discusses ways to set boundaries and take care of yourself if family feels like the “f word” in your book.40fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy039 - Sarah McLaughlin - Do Not Be ConfusedSarah McLaughlin - Do Not Be ConfusedWed, 14 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000Sarah McLaughlin is a seeker of all things hidden. She loves turning over stones to see what is underneath, peering through the dark, and getting her hands in the dirt. Just kidding? How about, Sarah is a western trained licensed massage therapist, but is also a certified shiatsu and Thai massage practitioner. Her passion is abdominal massage, and helping people reconnect to the innate wisdom of their own body.

Sarah M and Sarah B discuss their appreciation for accountants, the danger of the word healer when used unwisely, and the lessons that will not be ignored.

]]>Sarah McLaughlin is a seeker of all things hidden. She loves turning over stones to see what is underneath, peering through the dark, and getting her hands in the dirt. Just kidding? How about, Sarah is a western trained licensed massage therapist, but is also a certified shiatsu and Thai massage practitioner. Her passion is abdominal massage, and helping people reconnect to the innate wisdom of their own body.

Sarah M and Sarah B discuss their appreciation for accountants, the danger of the word healer when used unwisely, and the lessons that will not be ignored.

]]>35:31yesSarah McLaughlin is a seeker of all things hidden. Sarah M and Sarah B discuss their appreciation for accountants, the danger of the word healer when used unwisely, and the lessons that will not be ignored. Sarah M. is a western trained licensed massage therapist, but is also a certified shiatsu and Thai massage practitioner. Her passion is abdominal massage, and helping people reconnect to the innate wisdom of their own body.39fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy038 - Jamila Kekulah Kinney - A Perfect MessJamila Kekulah Kinney - A Perfect MessWed, 07 Nov 2018 14:50:47 +0000Jamila Kekulah Kinney, MA is the creator of Moving Soul Wellness, a holistic movement practices that bridges the gap between soma, psyche and soul. As a teacher of The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and Pilates, she has been sharing her passion for mindful movement for over 12 years. She is also an authorized Pre-trainer (teacher trainer) for both GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®. Jamila’s practice utilizes these modalities to guide and assist clients in a personal exploration of body awareness and body conditioning.

Her training and experience as a dancer, Dance/Movement Therapist, Reiki and Zen Shiatsu practitioner cultivates a skillful, intuitive approach that supports and encourages curiosity and focus. Passionate about the learning process, Jamila is a dedicated Somatic meditation practitioner within the Dharma Ocean community.

Sarah and Jamila discuss the perfect mess that is being human. Jamila shares her journey of being embodied at an early age and her work helping others become embodied. They also geek out about tarot, crystals and the field of healing work.

]]>Jamila Kekulah Kinney, MA is the creator of Moving Soul Wellness, a holistic movement practices that bridges the gap between soma, psyche and soul. As a teacher of The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® and Pilates, she has been sharing her passion for mindful movement for over 12 years. She is also an authorized Pre-trainer (teacher trainer) for both GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS®. Jamila’s practice utilizes these modalities to guide and assist clients in a personal exploration of body awareness and body conditioning.

Her training and experience as a dancer, Dance/Movement Therapist, Reiki and Zen Shiatsu practitioner cultivates a skillful, intuitive approach that supports and encourages curiosity and focus. Passionate about the learning process, Jamila is a dedicated Somatic meditation practitioner within the Dharma Ocean community.

Sarah and Jamila discuss the perfect mess that is being human. Jamila shares her journey of being embodied at an early age and her work helping others become embodied. They also geek out about tarot, crystals and the field of healing work.

]]>44:45yesJamila Kekulah Kinney, MA is the creator of Moving Soul Wellness, a holistic movement practices that bridges the gap between soma, psyche and soul. Sarah and Jamila discuss the perfect mess that is being human. Jamila shares her journey of being embodied at an early age and her work helping others become embodied. They also geek out about tarot, crystals and the field of healing work.38fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy037 - Michael Lassoff - All the Question MarksMichael Lassoff - All the Question MarksWed, 07 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000Michael Lassoff is a practicing psychotherapist in Houston, Texas. He manages the young adult IOP for the Pathos Program at the Lovett Center. He is also training to become a Diamond Approach teacher, a spiritual group that incorporates meditative practices as well as psychoanalytic theory.

Michael shares his journey from Sikhism to 12-Steps to Buddhism to being a social worker who has little desire to help people. (Just listen...it’ll make sense once you hear Michael’s incredible sense of humor.)

]]>Michael Lassoff is a practicing psychotherapist in Houston, Texas. He manages the young adult IOP for the Pathos Program at the Lovett Center. He is also training to become a Diamond Approach teacher, a spiritual group that incorporates meditative practices as well as psychoanalytic theory.

Michael shares his journey from Sikhism to 12-Steps to Buddhism to being a social worker who has little desire to help people. (Just listen...it’ll make sense once you hear Michael’s incredible sense of humor.)

]]>40:26yesMichael Lassoff is a practicing psychotherapist in Houston, Texas. He manages the young adult IOP for the Pathos Program at the Lovett Center. He is also training to become a Diamond Approach teacher, a spiritual group that incorporates meditative practices as well as psychoanalytic theory.
Michael shares his journey from Sikhism to 12-Steps to Buddhism to being a social worker who has little desire to help people. (Just listen...it’ll make sense once you hear Michael’s incredible sense of humor.)37fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy036 - Love Letter to CommunityLove Letter to CommunityWed, 24 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000Sarah spent six intensive days doing group therapy at an amazing place calledOnsiteand came away with fifty-five incredible, new friends. This episode is a love letter to the community that was created and a wish for continued transformation for us all.

]]>Sarah spent six intensive days doing group therapy at an amazing place called Onsite and came away with fifty-five incredible, new friends. This episode is a love letter to the community that was created and a wish for continued transformation for us all.

]]>08:01yesSarah spent six intensive days doing group therapy at an amazing place called Onsite and came away with fifty-five incredible, new friends. This episode is a love letter to the community that was created and a wish for continued transformation for us all.36fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy035 - Nathaniel Hodder-Ship - The Heretic HealerNathaniel Hodder-Ship - The Heretic HealerWed, 17 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp, B.Msc, CADC-II, is President and Founder ofBreathwork for Recoveryand has worked as a professional healer for almost a decade. Using an arsenal of techniques with a special focus on breathwork, Nathaniel has helped thousands of people process trauma, disarm negative thought patterns, and maintain healthy and happy relationships with themselves and loved ones.

Sarah and Nathaniel are two tattooed, cussing, mohawked healers who share a passion for helping people heal from trauma. Nathaniel shares how trauma robs one of their ability to choose and how breathwork and can help heal the nervous system in order to regain one’s ability to make choices. “You’re not so bad...you’re just darkness.”

]]>Nathaniel Hodder-Shipp, B.Msc, CADC-II, is President and Founder of Breathwork for Recovery and has worked as a professional healer for almost a decade. Using an arsenal of techniques with a special focus on breathwork, Nathaniel has helped thousands of people process trauma, disarm negative thought patterns, and maintain healthy and happy relationships with themselves and loved ones.

Sarah and Nathaniel are two tattooed, cussing, mohawked healers who share a passion for helping people heal from trauma. Nathaniel shares how trauma robs one of their ability to choose and how breathwork and can help heal the nervous system in order to regain one’s ability to make choices. “You’re not so bad...you’re just darkness.”

]]>38:28yesNathaniel Hodder-Shipp, B.Msc, CADC-II, is President and Founder of Breathwork for Recovery and has worked as a professional healer for almost a decade. Sarah and Nathaniel are two tattooed, cussing, mohawked healers who share a passion for helping people heal from trauma. Nathaniel shares how trauma robs one of their ability to choose and how breathwork and can help heal the nervous system in order to regain one’s ability to make choices. “You’re not so bad...you’re just darkness.”
35fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy034 - VersAnnette Blackman - Revive, Reinvent, RevisitVersAnnette Blackman - Revive, Reinvent, RevisitWed, 10 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000This episode discusses the harsh reality of depression and suicide. Please listen with care.

VersAnnette Blackman-Bosia, a.k.a "Verse" is an abstract painter, author, licensed massage therapist, facilitator & speaker on a mission to infuse the world with healing energy and light.Versebelieves that creativity is a catalyst for healing, and can be the core of mental/emotional wellness. Her business,Soul Revival Healing Arts, is where you can ​purchase​ her original art, take workshops, see ​upcoming exhibits and hear about ​creative projects.

Sarah and Verse discuss everything from art to mental health struggles. They also dig into how they broke away from their family of origin’s religious beliefs to find their own spirituality. And the God of their understanding is totally ok with using the f-bomb.

VersAnnette Blackman-Bosia, a.k.a "Verse" is an abstract painter, author, licensed massage therapist, facilitator & speaker on a mission to infuse the world with healing energy and light. Verse believes that creativity is a catalyst for healing, and can be the core of mental/emotional wellness. Her business, Soul Revival Healing Arts, is where you can ​purchase​ her original art, take workshops, see ​upcoming exhibits and hear about ​creative projects.

Sarah and Verse discuss everything from art to mental health struggles. They also dig into how they broke away from their family of origin’s religious beliefs to find their own spirituality. And the God of their understanding is totally ok with using the f-bomb.

]]>57:50yesVersAnnette Blackman-Bosia, a.k.a "Verse" is an abstract painter, author, licensed massage therapist, facilitator & speaker on a mission to infuse the world with healing energy and light. Sarah and Verse discuss everything from art to mental health struggles. They also dig into how they broke away from their family of origin’s religious beliefs to find their own spirituality. And the God of their understanding is totally ok with using the f-bomb.
34fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy033 - Charlotte Elea - Finding Your Home WithinCharlotte Elea - Finding Your Home WithinWed, 03 Oct 2018 09:00:00 +0000Charlotte Eléa is a worthiness coach, transformation guide and emotional healer. She helps sensitive and soulful women get to know who they really are, and unleash their light and true brilliance. She has a background in both traditional psychotherapy and spiritual / intuitive methods, and helps her clients transform deep wounds of invisibility and unworthiness into love, trust and wisdom.

Sarah and Charlotte dive deep into topics such as our soul’s purpose, the gift of the Great Depression in the collective evolving consciousness, and cultivating the courage to reclaim self. Get ready to be energized to wake up to yourself so you can show up more fully in the world.

]]>Charlotte Eléa is a worthiness coach, transformation guide and emotional healer. She helps sensitive and soulful women get to know who they really are, and unleash their light and true brilliance. She has a background in both traditional psychotherapy and spiritual / intuitive methods, and helps her clients transform deep wounds of invisibility and unworthiness into love, trust and wisdom.

Sarah and Charlotte dive deep into topics such as our soul’s purpose, the gift of the Great Depression in the collective evolving consciousness, and cultivating the courage to reclaim self. Get ready to be energized to wake up to yourself so you can show up more fully in the world.

]]>39:25yesCharlotte Eléa is a worthiness coach, transformation guide and emotional healer. Sarah and Charlotte dive deep into topics such as our soul’s purpose, the gift of the Great Depression in the collective evolving consciousness, and cultivating the courage to reclaim self. Get ready to be energized to wake up to yourself so you can show up more fully in the world.33fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy032 - Molly Coeling - Beyond MeTooMolly Coeling - Beyond MeTooWed, 26 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000Molly Coeling is a massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago. She is excited to be launching "Beyond MeToo: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Trauma," a podcast that explores both individual and collective healing from sexual trauma.

Molly and Sarah discuss utilizing Reiki and massage as the gateway to healing, the fire that’s been lit under women as a result of the #metoo movement, and the importance of healing our individual trauma to contribute to healing the collective.

Let’s be friends! You can find me, Sarah Buino, in the following places...

]]>Molly Coeling is a massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago. She is excited to be launching "Beyond MeToo: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Trauma," a podcast that explores both individual and collective healing from sexual trauma.

Molly and Sarah discuss utilizing Reiki and massage as the gateway to healing, the fire that’s been lit under women as a result of the #metoo movement, and the importance of healing our individual trauma to contribute to healing the collective.

Let’s be friends! You can find me, Sarah Buino, in the following places...

]]>42:33yesMolly Coeling is a massage therapist and Reiki Master Teacher. She is excited to be launching "Beyond MeToo: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Trauma," a podcast that explores both individual and collective healing from sexual trauma. Molly and Sarah discuss utilizing Reiki and massage as the gateway to healing, the fire that’s been lit under women as a result of the #metoo movement, and the importance of healing our individual trauma to contribute to healing the collective.32fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy031 - Chaos Turned InwardChaos Turned InwardWed, 19 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000Ego, struggle and faith. What do these topics have to do with one another? In today’s episode, Sarah thinks out loud about the way ego keeps us clinging to the problems that stand in between us and our best selves. It’s an invitation to allowing rather than trying, to letting go rather than clinging and to getting comfortable with the uncomfortable experiences in life.

]]>Ego, struggle and faith. What do these topics have to do with one another? In today’s episode, Sarah thinks out loud about the way ego keeps us clinging to the problems that stand in between us and our best selves. It’s an invitation to allowing rather than trying, to letting go rather than clinging and to getting comfortable with the uncomfortable experiences in life.

]]>09:12yesEgo, struggle and faith. What do these topics have to do with one another? In today’s episode, Sarah thinks out loud about the way ego keeps us clinging to the problems that stand in between us and our best selves. It’s an invitation to allowing rather than trying, to letting go rather than clinging and to getting comfortable with the uncomfortable experiences in life.31fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy030 - Jordan Rayne - If I Am, Then We All AreJordan Rayne - If I Am, Then We All AreWed, 12 Sep 2018 08:59:24 +0000Jordan is a tarot lover, who offers mail-delivered readings to help spread tarot’s reach in healing. He is also queer, trans, a parent, spouse, teacher, student of nature, on his own spiritual journey. Jordan celebrates connection, community, and the co-creation in supporting one another through our unique human experiences.

Listen to Jordan and Sarah fall into friendship love right before your ears! <3 They discuss their attempts to do their part to save the world, the gifts of being an “outsider,” and are left with the ultimate question: “How can I be born wounded and also be born whole?”

]]>Jordan is a tarot lover, who offers mail-delivered readings to help spread tarot’s reach in healing. He is also queer, trans, a parent, spouse, teacher, student of nature, on his own spiritual journey. Jordan celebrates connection, community, and the co-creation in supporting one another through our unique human experiences.

Listen to Jordan and Sarah fall into friendship love right before your ears! <3 They discuss their attempts to do their part to save the world, the gifts of being an “outsider,” and are left with the ultimate question: “How can I be born wounded and also be born whole?”

]]>45:36yesJordan Rayne is a tarot lover, who offers mail-delivered readings to help spread tarot’s reach in healing. He is also queer, trans, a parent, spouse, teacher, student of nature, on his own spiritual journey. Jordan and Sarah discuss their attempts to do their part to save the world, the gifts of being an “outsider,” and are left with the ultimate question: “How can I be born wounded and also be born whole?”30fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy029 - Jon Brockelman - A Healer ResurrectedJon Brockelman - A Healer ResurrectedWed, 05 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000I'm Jon Brockelman. I'm an oncology certified registered nurse at a large academic medical center here in Chicago. I've spent most of my 20 year career working with oncology patients, and I've recently started a master's degree in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety at Northwestern University. I'm on Facebook and LinkedIn, I'm on Insta as well, but I'm not so insta-savvy. Brené Brown says that when we share our stories, we heal the world. I think of that each time I share mine.

Jon and Sarah discuss the change that one person can make in the world, the balance of nursing as an art/science, and how perfectionism feels harder to heal from than addiction, being gay and being HIV+.

]]>I'm Jon Brockelman. I'm an oncology certified registered nurse at a large academic medical center here in Chicago. I've spent most of my 20 year career working with oncology patients, and I've recently started a master's degree in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety at Northwestern University. I'm on Facebook and LinkedIn, I'm on Insta as well, but I'm not so insta-savvy. Brené Brown says that when we share our stories, we heal the world. I think of that each time I share mine.

Jon and Sarah discuss the change that one person can make in the world, the balance of nursing as an art/science, and how perfectionism feels harder to heal from than addiction, being gay and being HIV+.

]]>38:26yesOncology certified registered nurse Jon Brockelman and Sarah discuss the change that one person can make in the world, the balance of nursing as an art/science, and how perfectionism feels harder to heal from than addiction, being gay and being HIV+.29fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy028 - Elmo Painter - A Kinky HealerElmo Painter - A Kinky HealerWed, 29 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000Elmo Painter is a Body-centered Psychotherapist and Sensuality Educator who lives and practices in Chicago, IL. Her passions include getting people in touch with their authentic selves, finding ways to make moments more awesome, and helping people process and settle from post-traumatic stress.

In this episode we talk about sex. Yes you read that right - sex. It’s not a topic we always get to in therapy rooms, but it’s so important. Elmo and Sarah discuss kink, BDSM and how those practices can inform one’s healing journey.

]]>Elmo Painter is a Body-centered Psychotherapist and Sensuality Educator who lives and practices in Chicago, IL. Her passions include getting people in touch with their authentic selves, finding ways to make moments more awesome, and helping people process and settle from post-traumatic stress.

In this episode we talk about sex. Yes you read that right - sex. It’s not a topic we always get to in therapy rooms, but it’s so important. Elmo and Sarah discuss kink, BDSM and how those practices can inform one’s healing journey.

]]>36:52yesElmo Painter is a Body-centered Psychotherapist and Sensuality Educator who lives and practices in Chicago, IL. Her passions include getting people in touch with their authentic selves, finding ways to make moments more awesome, and helping people process and settle from post-traumatic stress. In this episode we talk about sex. Elmo and Sarah discuss kink, BDSM and how those practices can inform one’s healing journey.28fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy027 - Rachel Inberg - Stability is Not a DestinationRachel Inberg - Stability is Not a DestinationWed, 22 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000Rachel Inberg is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and writer from New York. She regularly treats incest survivors, drug addicts, and victims of gang violence. She has spent ten years in school learning how to care for other people; her writing is the result of her learning to care for herself.

Rachel's nonfiction and poetry have appeared in the Huffington Post, The Rumpus, Panoply Zine and the Narratively and Tin House collection "Memoir Mondays." David Simon, creator of "The Wire" and HBO's "The Deuce" has called Rachel's work "...painful, powerful, and honest."

Rachel and Sarah talk about impostor syndrome, connection as the most important aspect of healing, and how becoming a mental health professional led to a greater understanding of how to help oneself.

]]>Rachel Inberg is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and writer from New York. She regularly treats incest survivors, drug addicts, and victims of gang violence. She has spent ten years in school learning how to care for other people; her writing is the result of her learning to care for herself.

Rachel's nonfiction and poetry have appeared in the Huffington Post, The Rumpus, Panoply Zine and the Narratively and Tin House collection "Memoir Mondays." David Simon, creator of "The Wire" and HBO's "The Deuce" has called Rachel's work "...painful, powerful, and honest."

Rachel and Sarah talk about impostor syndrome, connection as the most important aspect of healing, and how becoming a mental health professional led to a greater understanding of how to help oneself.

]]>42:27yesRachel Inberg is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and writer from New York. She regularly treats incest survivors, drug addicts, and victims of gang violence. She has spent ten years in school learning how to care for other people; her writing is the result of her learning to care for herself.
Rachel and Sarah talk about impostor syndrome, connection as the most important aspect of healing, and how becoming a mental health professional led to a greater understanding of how to help oneself.27fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy026 - Andrea Varol - A Million Pairs of ShoesAndrea Varol - A Million Pairs of ShoesWed, 15 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000Andrea Varol, LCSW, CADC has been working as a dedicated mental health professional for 16 years. She’s also the mom of two amazing boys and has a guilty pleasure of listening to sugary teen pop music.

Andrea and Sarah dig into the value of addressing one’s own wounds, the values of self-disclosure in therapy, and debate whether shame is innate or or created.

]]>Andrea Varol, LCSW, CADC has been working as a dedicated mental health professional for 16 years. She’s also the mom of two amazing boys and has a guilty pleasure of listening to sugary teen pop music.

Andrea and Sarah dig into the value of addressing one’s own wounds, the values of self-disclosure in therapy, and debate whether shame is innate or or created.

]]>45:17yesAndrea Varol, LCSW, CADC has been working as a dedicated mental health professional for 16 years. She’s also the mom of two amazing boys and has a guilty pleasure of listening to sugary teen pop music.
Andrea and Sarah dig into the value of addressing one’s own wounds, the values of self-disclosure in therapy, and debate whether shame is innate or or created.26fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy025 - Facebook F*ck-UpFacebook F*ck-UpWed, 08 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000In this episode, Sarah shares about an experience of posting on Facebook, being called out, being defensive, and then ultimately realizing this post was not within her values.

]]>06:46yesIn this episode, Sarah shares about an experience of posting on Facebook, being called out, being defensive, and then ultimately realizing this post was not within her values.
25fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy024 - Sera Beak - A Soul’s HomecomingSera Beak - A Soul’s HomecomingWed, 01 Aug 2018 09:00:00 +0000Sera Beak is a world-traveled Harvard trained scholar of comparative world religions and author ofRedvelations: A Soul’s Journey to Becoming Human(2018),Red Hot and Holy: A Heretic’s Love Story(2013), andThe Red Book: A Deliciously Unorthodox Approach to Igniting Your Divine Spark(2006). She gives talks, private sessions and retreats focused on the radical reality of the Soul and its messy beautiful love affair with being human. She has a strong affinity for animals, bloopers, subtle realms and swear words.

In this episode, Sera and Sarah are spiritual beings having a human experience. They discuss the importance of recognizing and reclaiming our human souls, the prevalence of soul loss in this crazy world, and how touching into our deepest wounds can activate our divinity as humans.

In this episode, Sera and Sarah are spiritual beings having a human experience. They discuss the importance of recognizing and reclaiming our human souls, the prevalence of soul loss in this crazy world, and how touching into our deepest wounds can activate our divinity as humans.

]]>41:14yesIn this episode, Sera Beak and Sarah Buino are spiritual beings having a human experience. They discuss the importance of recognizing and reclaiming our human souls, the prevalence of soul loss in this crazy world, and how touching into our deepest wounds can activate our divinity as humans.
Sera Beak is a world-traveled Harvard trained scholar of comparative world religions and author of Redvelations: A Soul’s Journey to Becoming Human.24fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy023 - Rachel Grant - Your Mess is Your MessageRachel Grant - Your Mess is Your MessageWed, 25 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000Rachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse. She works with survivors of childhood sexual abuse who are beyond sick and tired of feeling broken, unfixable, and burdened by the past. She helps them let go of the pain of abuse and finally feel normal.

Rachel and Sarah discuss Rachel’s history of healing from sexual abuse and how that led to her authentic life purpose. They also explore how language affects the way we perceive ourselves and the path from victim to survivor to beyond survival.

]]>Rachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse. She works with survivors of childhood sexual abuse who are beyond sick and tired of feeling broken, unfixable, and burdened by the past. She helps them let go of the pain of abuse and finally feel normal.

Rachel and Sarah discuss Rachel’s history of healing from sexual abuse and how that led to her authentic life purpose. They also explore how language affects the way we perceive ourselves and the path from victim to survivor to beyond survival.

]]>52:17yesRachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse.
Rachel and Sarah discuss Rachel’s history of healing from sexual abuse and how that led to her authentic life purpose. They also explore how language affects the way we perceive ourselves and the path from victim to survivor to beyond survival.23fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy022 - Anjuli Shah-Johnson - A Serious Child Becomes a Great TherapistAnjuli Shah-Johnson - A Serious Child Becomes a Great TherapistWed, 18 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000Anjuli is a somatic therapist in Portland, Oregon. She offers both somatic therapy and bodywork and will begin to offer consultation and supervision to other therapists soon!

On this episode, Anjuli and Sarah discuss TRUTH versus truth, the secrets of the occipital ridge, and Anjuli’s experience as an early adopter of somatic work in psychotherapy.

]]>40:22yesAnjuli is a somatic therapist in Portland, Oregon. She offers both somatic therapy and bodywork and will begin to offer consultation and supervision to other therapists soon!
On this episode, Anjuli and Sarah discuss TRUTH versus truth, the secrets of the occipital ridge, and Anjuli’s experience as an early adopter of somatic work in psychotherapy.
22fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy021- Scott Tusa - The Woke OlympicsScott Tusa - The Woke OlympicsWed, 11 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000Scott Tusa is a Buddhist teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. Ordained by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, he spent nine years as a Buddhist monk, with much of that time engaged in solitary meditation retreat and study in the United States, India, and Nepal. He teaches meditation and Buddhist psychology nationally and supports Tsoknyi Rinpoche's Pundarika Sangha as a practice advisor. He trained in Buddhist philosophy and meditation with some of the greatest living masters since his early twenties, including Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Tulku Sangag Rinpoche.

Scott and Sarah discuss his path to Buddhism through loss and how finding Buddhism felt like a homecoming. Scott shares his journey from monastic to householder and how he hopes to shatter the glass wall between monastics and practitioners.

]]>Scott Tusa is a Buddhist teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. Ordained by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, he spent nine years as a Buddhist monk, with much of that time engaged in solitary meditation retreat and study in the United States, India, and Nepal. He teaches meditation and Buddhist psychology nationally and supports Tsoknyi Rinpoche's Pundarika Sangha as a practice advisor. He trained in Buddhist philosophy and meditation with some of the greatest living masters since his early twenties, including Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Tulku Sangag Rinpoche.

Scott and Sarah discuss his path to Buddhism through loss and how finding Buddhism felt like a homecoming. Scott shares his journey from monastic to householder and how he hopes to shatter the glass wall between monastics and practitioners.

]]>38:31yesScott Tusa is a Buddhist teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. Ordained by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, he spent nine years as a Buddhist monk, with much of that time engaged in solitary meditation retreat and study in the United States, India, and Nepal.
Scott and Sarah discuss his path to Buddhism through loss and how finding Buddhism felt like a homecoming. Scott shares his journey from monastic to householder and how he hopes to shatter the glass wall between monastics and practitioners.21fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy020 - Experiments in Self-CompassionExperiments in Self-CompassionWed, 04 Jul 2018 09:00:00 +0000Perfectionism is a bitch. In this episode, Sarah talks about the paralysis that perfectionism can cause for her and the ways she’s trying to open her heart to the love that’s around as well as practice the self-compassion and self-love she deserves.

]]>Perfectionism is a bitch. In this episode, Sarah talks about the paralysis that perfectionism can cause for her and the ways she’s trying to open her heart to the love that’s around as well as practice the self-compassion and self-love she deserves.

]]>05:37yesPerfectionism is a bitch. In this episode, Sarah talks about the paralysis that perfectionism can cause for her and the ways she’s trying to open her heart to the love that’s around as well as practice the self-compassion and self-love she deserves.
20fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy019 - Sarah Suzuki - You’re Not a Damaged ProductSarah Suzuki - You’re Not a Damaged ProductWed, 27 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000Sarah is a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor who owns Chicago Compass Counseling - a group practice dedicated to helping people break the cycle of self-destructive behavior. She lives in Ukrainian Village with her husband, Jac, and her dog, Sadie.

We have a double dose of Sarah this week! Sarah2talks about how Marco Polo has enriched their lives, the gifts of our childhood wounds and being addiction counselors who are not in recovery from substance use disorders.

And if you wanna check out Marco Polo (again, I get no kickbacks from this) find themhere.

]]>Sarah is a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor who owns Chicago Compass Counseling - a group practice dedicated to helping people break the cycle of self-destructive behavior. She lives in Ukrainian Village with her husband, Jac, and her dog, Sadie.

We have a double dose of Sarah this week! Sarah2 talks about how Marco Polo has enriched their lives, the gifts of our childhood wounds and being addiction counselors who are not in recovery from substance use disorders.

And if you wanna check out Marco Polo (again, I get no kickbacks from this) find them here.

]]>50:19yesWe have a double dose of Sarah this week! Sarah2 talks about how Marco Polo has enriched their lives, the gifts of our childhood wounds and being addiction counselors who are not in recovery from substance use disorders. Sarah is a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor who owns Chicago Compass Counseling - a group practice dedicated to helping people break the cycle of self-destructive behavior.
19fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy018 - Andrea Klunder - Reinventing Our Concept of HealerAndrea Klunder - Reinventing Our Concept of HealerWed, 20 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000“You don't have to have the profession of ‘healer’ in order to be one.” - Andrea Klunder

This week, Andrea and Sarah discuss the healing nature of creating space for others to find their voice, the fruits that grow from (perceived) failure, and our historical love for Amy Grant.

]]>01:00:29yes“You don't have to have the profession of ‘healer’ in order to be one.” - Andrea Klunder. This week, Andrea and Sarah discuss the healing nature of creating space for others to find their voice, the fruits that grow from (perceived) failure, and our historical love for Amy Grant.18fullSarah Buino, Head/Heart Therapy